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CVE-2024-34099

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2024-34099 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control 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 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control 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
0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAcrobat Dc>= 15.007.20033, < 24.002.20759
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc>= 15.007.20033, < 24.002.20759
AdobeAcrobat>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30635
AdobeAcrobat Reader>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30635
AdobeAcrobat>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30636
AdobeAcrobat Reader>= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30636

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34099?
Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control 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-2024-34099?
CVE-2024-34099 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34099?
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