CVE-2024-49533: Acrobat Reader | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

Published Dec 10, 2024
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Updated

Acrobat Reader versions 24.005.20307, 24.001.30213, 24.001.30193, 20.005.30730, 20.005.30710 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Reader<24.005.20307
Adobe Acrobat<20.005.30748
Adobe Acrobat>=24.0<24.001.30225
Adobe Acrobat DC<24.005.20320
Adobe Acrobat Reader<20.005.30748
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<24.005.20320

Event History

Dec 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49533?

CVE-2024-49533 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49533?

To fix CVE-2024-49533, update your Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 24.006.20308 or later.

3

What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2024-49533?

CVE-2024-49533 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.005.20307 and earlier, including versions 20.005.30730 and earlier.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-49533?

CVE-2024-49533 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory.

5

Could CVE-2024-49533 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, attackers could exploit CVE-2024-49533 to bypass certain security mitigations and access sensitive data.

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