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CVE-2024-20727:
Adobe Acrobat Reader Continuous vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2024-20727) affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 15, 2024, and was assigned by Adobe Systems Incorporated (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (Adobe Advisory).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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