Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2020-9714
7.8HIGH
Summary
Adobe Acrobat and Reader are vulnerable to a security bypass, allowing attackers to exploit this weakness and achieve privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the software, presenting a significant risk if not addressed. Users should ensure they update their applications to the latest versions to mitigate potential exposures.
Affected Version(s)
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier versions
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved