Vulnerability Description
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could lead to Application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability if the default PowerShell Set-ExecutionPolicy is set to Unrestricted, making the attack complexity high. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 23.003.20269 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 23.003.20269 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30516.10516 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 20.001.30005, < 20.005.30516.10516 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-29299?
CVE-2023-29299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could lead to Application denial-of-service. An atta...
How severe is CVE-2023-29299?
CVE-2023-29299 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-29299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Apple Macos, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat.