Input validation error in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2020-24427

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48127

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24427

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to sensitive information.

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