Security features bypass in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2023-21611
Published: January 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70894
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21611
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error when handling PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and bypass implemented security restrictions.
Affected software
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat
How to mitigate CVE-2023-21611
Install updates from vendor's website.
Adobe Reader - addressed in versions 20.005.30436, 22.003.20310
Adobe Acrobat - addressed in versions 20.005.30436, 22.003.20310
Adobe Acrobat - addressed in versions 20.005.30436, 22.003.20310