CVE-2024-20726
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-20726 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539 and 23.008.20470, and possibly older releases. This cybersecurity issue involves an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution, posing a significant risk as it operates within the user context. Exploitation of this flaw requires users to open a specially crafted malicious file, making it a potential threat through targeted phishing attacks or malicious emails. Users are strongly advised to update their Acrobat Reader software to the latest version as soon as possible.
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Affected Products
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Affected Vendors
- Adobe
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