Vulnerability identifier: #VU48125
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-347
Exploitation vector: Local
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 local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application incorrectly handles digital signatures. A local user can elevate privileges on the system.Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 20.001.30002 - 20.012.20048, 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30504, 17.008.30051 - 17.012.20098
Adobe Reader: 2020.001.30002 - 2020.012.20048, 2019.008.20071 - 2019.021.20061, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30527, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.012.20098, 2018.009.20044 - 2018.011.20063
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.