#VU27742 Security restrictions bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2020-9613
Published: May 12, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27742
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9613
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a unspecified error. 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.