Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2020-9612
Published: May 12, 2020 / Updated: May 13, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27727
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9612
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the processing of JPEG2000 images. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat
How to mitigate CVE-2020-9612
Install updates from vendor's website.
Adobe Reader - addressed in versions 15.006.30523, 17.011.30171, 20.009.20063
Adobe Acrobat - addressed in versions 15.006.30523, 17.011.30171, 20.009.20063
Adobe Acrobat - addressed in versions 15.006.30523, 17.011.30171, 20.009.20063