Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2020-9594

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2020-9594

External References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-24.html

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader