Vulnerability Description
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the submitForm function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted .pdf file in Acrobat Reader.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 20.001.30005 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 17.011.30175 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 20.001.30005 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 17.011.30175 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1157Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1157Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-24435?
CVE-2020-24435 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the submitForm func...
How severe is CVE-2020-24435?
CVE-2020-24435 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-24435?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Apple Macos.