Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 17 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-3751 CVE-2020-3750 CVE-2020-3749 CVE-2020-3753 CVE-2020-3756 CVE-2020-3763 CVE-2020-3762 CVE-2020-3748 CVE-2020-3746 CVE-2020-3742 CVE-2020-3755 CVE-2020-3747 CVE-2020-3752 CVE-2020-3754 CVE-2020-3745 CVE-2020-3743 CVE-2020-3744 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-401 CWE-264 CWE-122 CWE-125 CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Adobe Acrobat Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Adobe Reader Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 17 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU25140
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3751
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU25139
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3750
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU25138
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3749
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Memory leak
EUVDB-ID: #VU25144
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3753
CWE-ID:
CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
Exploit availability: No
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory leak when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and consume excessive memory resources on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Memory leak
EUVDB-ID: #VU25145
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3756
CWE-ID:
CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
Exploit availability: No
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory leak when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and consume excessive memory resources on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU25147
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3763
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
7) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU25146
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3762
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
8) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU25137
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3748
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
9) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU25136
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3746
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
10) Heap-based Buffer Overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU25141
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3742
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
11) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU25133
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3755
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
12) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU25132
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3747
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
13) Buffer Overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU25142
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3752
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
14) Buffer Overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU25143
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3754
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
15) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU25135
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3745
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
16) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU25134
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3743
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
17) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU25131
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3744
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 19.021.20061
Adobe Reader: 2015.006.30505 - 2019.021.20061
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
