CVE-2023-38227
Adobe Acrobat Reader Continuous vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Use After Free vulnerability (CVE-2023-38227) was identified in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier). The vulnerability was disclosed on August 8, 2023, affecting both Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader products across Windows and macOS platforms (Adobe Advisory, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Use After Free (CWE-416) issue that could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This scoring indicates that while the attack requires local access and user interaction, it can result in high impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The high CVSS score of 7.8 indicates severe potential impacts on system security, including complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability through security updates. Users should update their Adobe Acrobat and Reader installations to versions newer than 23.003.20244 for the continuous track and 20.005.30467 for the classic track (Adobe Advisory).

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