CVE-2020-24437

Name: CVE-2020-24437
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-05T20:15:16.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 45.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24437 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of Format event actions 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.. EPSS estimates a 45.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of Format event actions 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.

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

45.13%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

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.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1156Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1156Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24437?

How severe is CVE-2020-24437?

CVE-2020-24437 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 45.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24437?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-24437?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST