Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2020-9723

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 August 2020

Summary

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially disclose sensitive information. This vulnerability impacts several versions of the software, making it critical for users to update to secure their documents efficiently. If exploited, the flaw could lead to unauthorized access to information, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining up-to-date software. Users are strongly advised to apply available patches and follow best practices in document security to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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