CVE-2020-24435
HighAcrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the submitForm function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the…
Published Nov 5, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-24435 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Dc (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe) and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat <=20.001.30005, Acrobat Dc <=17.011.30175, Acrobat Dc <=20.012.20048.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
53%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the submitForm function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted .pdf file in Acrobat Reader.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | See advisory | 20.001.30005 |
| Acrobat DcAdobe | See advisory | 17.011.30175 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | >= unspecified | 20.001.30005 |
| Acrobat Reader DcAdobe | See advisory | 17.011.30175 |
Patched Releases
Acrobat
<=20.001.30005
Acrobat Dc
<=17.011.30175, <=20.012.20048
Acrobat Reader
<=20.001.30005
Acrobat Reader Dc
<=17.011.30175, <=20.012.20048
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 5, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the submitForm function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe); Acrobat Dc (Adobe); Acrobat Reader (Adobe) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat <=20.001.30005, Acrobat Dc <=17.011.30175, Acrobat Dc <=20.012.20048.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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