What is the severity of CVE-2024-49530?

CVE-2024-49530 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49530?

To fix CVE-2024-49530, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version that surpasses the affected versions.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-49530?

CVE-2024-49530 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 20.005.30748 and Acrobat DC versions up to 24.005.20320.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49530?

CVE-2024-49530 is a Use After Free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-49530?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-49530 could result in unauthorized actions being taken on the system by an attacker or malware.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-49530

high

7.8

CWE

416

10/12/2024

21/1/2025

CVE-2024-49530: Acrobat Reader | Use After Free (CWE-416)

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader versions 24.005.20307, 24.001.30213, 24.001.30193, 20.005.30730, 20.005.30710 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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 and be tricked in to interacting with it in a specific manner, increasing the attack complexity.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<20.005.30748
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=24.0<24.001.30225
Adobe Acrobat	<24.005.20320
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<20.005.30748
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<24.005.20320

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-92.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49530?
CVE-2024-49530 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49530?
To fix CVE-2024-49530, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version that surpasses the affected versions.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2024-49530?
CVE-2024-49530 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 20.005.30748 and Acrobat DC versions up to 24.005.20320.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49530?
CVE-2024-49530 is a Use After Free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-49530?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-49530 could result in unauthorized actions being taken on the system by an attacker or malware.

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