Vulnerability identifier: #VU72147
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-787
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the handling of Annotation objects. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 20.001.30002 - 20.013.20074, 22.001.20085 - 22.003.20282
Adobe Reader: 20.005.30331 - 20.005.30418, 22.001.20085 - 22.003.20282
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-110/
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.