Vulnerability identifier: #VU27727
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-122
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the processing of JPEG2000 images. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 20.006.20034 - 20.006.20042, 15.006.30097 - 15.023.20053, 17.008.30051 - 17.012.20098
Adobe Reader: 2020.006.20034 - 2020.006.20042, 2019.008.20071 - 2019.021.20061, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30518, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.012.20098, 2018.009.20044 - 2018.011.20063, 15.006.30097 - 15.023.20053
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-24.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-653/
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.