CVE-2020-24436

Name: CVE-2020-24436
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-05T20:15:16.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 16.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24436 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Pro DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in writing past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 16.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Pro DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in writing past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit in that the victim must open a malicious document.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

16.35%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 20.001.30005
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 17.011.30175
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 20.012.20048
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 20.001.30005
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 17.011.30175
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 20.012.20048

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1355/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1355/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24436?

How severe is CVE-2020-24436?

CVE-2020-24436 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24436?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST