Vulnerability identifier: #VU25142
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 17.011.30102 - 17.011.30156
Adobe Reader: 2019.021.20047 - 2019.021.20061, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.011.30156, 2015.006.30505 - 2015.006.30508
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.