What is the severity of CVE-2024-41879?

CVE-2024-41879 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41879?

To fix CVE-2024-41879, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version or ensure that Microsoft Edge is running the latest build.

What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-41879?

CVE-2024-41879 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions earlier than 127.0.2651.105 and Microsoft Edge versions up to 128.0.2739.42.

Who is at risk with CVE-2024-41879?

Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Edge who open malicious files are at risk due to CVE-2024-41879.

Does CVE-2024-41879 require user interaction to exploit?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-41879 requires user interaction as the victim must open a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-41879

high

7.8

CWE

787

22/8/2024

26/8/2024

19/9/2024

CVE-2024-41879: New Edge T5 MSRC Case [DCMSFT-1294]

First published: Thu Aug 22 2024(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader versions 127.0.2651.105 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge		fix available externally
Microsoft Edge Beta	<128.0.2739.42
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager
Microsoft Edge Beta	<128.0.2739.42

Remedy

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-41879

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Reference Links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-41879 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41879?
CVE-2024-41879 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41879?
To fix CVE-2024-41879, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version or ensure that Microsoft Edge is running the latest build.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-41879?
CVE-2024-41879 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions earlier than 127.0.2651.105 and Microsoft Edge versions up to 128.0.2739.42.
Who is at risk with CVE-2024-41879?
Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Edge who open malicious files are at risk due to CVE-2024-41879.
Does CVE-2024-41879 require user interaction to exploit?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-41879 requires user interaction as the victim must open a malicious file.

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