CVE-2020-24432

Acrobat Reader DC Arbitrary JavaScript Execution in PDF Documents

Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the current user. To exploit this issue, an attacker must acquire and then modify a certified PDF document that is trusted by the victim. The attacker then needs to convince the victim to open the document.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.42% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24432?
CVE-2020-24432 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-24432?
To fix CVE-2020-24432, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-24432 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-24432 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-24432?
CVE-2020-24432 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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