CVE-2020-9704

Name: CVE-2020-9704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-19T14:15:12.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9704 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have a buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .. EPSS estimates a 4.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have a buffer error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

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

4.33%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30523
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 20.009.20074
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30171
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	20.001.30002
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30523
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 20.009.20074
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30171
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	20.001.30002

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9704?

How severe is CVE-2020-9704?

CVE-2020-9704 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9704?

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