Vulnerability identifier: #VU50532
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-22
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 perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 20.001.30002 - 20.013.20074, 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30527, 17.008.30051 - 17.012.20098
Adobe Reader: 2020.001.30005 - 2020.013.20074, 2019.008.20071 - 2019.021.20061, 2015.006.30306 - 2015.006.30523, 2017.009.20044 - 2017.012.20098, 2018.009.20044 - 2018.011.20063
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-09.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.