What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8421?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8421 is high as it allows remote code execution on affected systems.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8421?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8421, users should update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-8421?

ZDI-CAN-8421 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC installations.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8421?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

What impact does ZDI-CAN-8421 have on systems?

ZDI-CAN-8421 can lead to the execution of arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system.

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ZDI-CAN-8421

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29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-8421: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC imageDistiller Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of PostScript files. When parsing imageDistiller data, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length, heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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Adobe Acrobat DC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8421?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8421 is high as it allows remote code execution on affected systems.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8421?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8421, users should update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-8421?
ZDI-CAN-8421 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC installations.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8421?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What impact does ZDI-CAN-8421 have on systems?
ZDI-CAN-8421 can lead to the execution of arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8421?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8421 is high as it allows remote code execution on affected systems.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8421?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8421, users should update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-8421?
ZDI-CAN-8421 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC installations.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8421?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What impact does ZDI-CAN-8421 have on systems?
ZDI-CAN-8421 can lead to the execution of arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system.