Vulnerability identifier: #VU27739

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: CVE-2020-9615

CWE-ID: CWE-362

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 race condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and bypass implemented security restrictions.

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

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-24.html

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Q & A

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.