CVE-2020-3749

Name: CVE-2020-3749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T16:15:12.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3749 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .. EPSS estimates a 4.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.85%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30508
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 19.021.20061
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30508
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 19.021.20061
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30156
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30156

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3749?

How severe is CVE-2020-3749?

CVE-2020-3749 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3749?

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Source: NVD / NIST