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CVE-2023-38228

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.46%

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CVE-2023-38228 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability 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 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability 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
2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAcrobat Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 23.003.20269
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 23.003.20269
AdobeAcrobat>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30516.10516
AdobeAcrobat Reader>= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30516.10516
AdobeAcrobat>= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30514.10514
AdobeAcrobat Reader>= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30514.10514

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38228?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-38228?
CVE-2023-38228 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38228?
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