#VU70895 Security features bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2023-21612
Published: January 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70895
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21612
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Reader
Software vendor:
Adobe
Adobe
Description
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.