CVE-2023-38227

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 10, 2023
Updated: Aug 15, 2023
CWE ID 416

Summary

CVE-2023-38227 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 and earlier, as well as 20.005.30467 and earlier. This issue puts arbitrary code execution at risk, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability if a user opens a maliciously crafted PDF file. The vulnerability occurs due to a memory management error in the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction.

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Affected Products

  • Adobe Acrobat DC
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Affected Vendors

  • Adobe