CVE-2024-30311

Name: CVE-2024-30311
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-15T10:15:10.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-30311 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier Answer: are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier Answer: are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.007.20033, < 24.002.20759
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.007.20033, < 24.002.20759
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30635
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30635
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30636
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30636

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-29.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1946Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-29.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1946Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-30311?

How severe is CVE-2024-30311?

CVE-2024-30311 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30311?

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