CVE-2020-9599

Name: CVE-2020-9599
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-25T22:15:12.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9599 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, and 2015.006.30518 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, and 2015.006.30518 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30518
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, < 20.006.20042
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30166
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30518
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, < 20.006.20042
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, < 17.011.30166

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-24.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-24.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9599?

How severe is CVE-2020-9599?

CVE-2020-9599 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9599?

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Source: NVD / NIST