CVE-2024-20731
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-20731 is a newly discovered vulnerability that affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539 and 23.008.20470, and possibly older releases. This issue is characterized as a Use After Free vulnerability, which means that memory that has been previously allocated and freed is later referenced, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates user interaction, specifically opening a maliciously crafted PDF file. Successful exploitation could result in the attacker gaining the same privileges as the current user. Users are advised to update their Acrobat Reader software to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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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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