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CVE-2023-38228: 
Adobe Acrobat Reader Continuous vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-38228. The vulnerability was discovered and reported to Adobe Systems Incorporated, with the CVE being created on July 13, 2023 (CVE MITRE).

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. The vulnerability 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 (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The impact is considered high as it could potentially affect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Adobe Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in updated versions of the software. Users should update to versions newer than 23.003.20244 for continuous versions and 20.005.30467 for classic versions (Adobe Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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