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 Reader DC | <24.005.20320 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <20.005.30748 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <24.005.20320 |
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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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