CVE-2024-20731
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CVE-2024-20731 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 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 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 23.008.20533 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 23.008.20533 |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30574 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30574 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-07.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1901Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-07.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1901Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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