Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2020-24429

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48125

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24429

CWE-ID: CWE-347

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application incorrectly handles digital signatures. A local user can elevate privileges on the system.

Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat

Install updates from vendor's website.

Adobe Reader - addressed in versions 17.011.30180, 20.001.30010, 20.013.20064
Adobe Acrobat - addressed in versions 17.011.30180, 20.001.30010, 20.013.20064

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.html

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat