Adobe Acrobat Reader Vulnerable to Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

CVE-2024-39426

Summary

Adobe Acrobat Reader contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that occurs while parsing specifically crafted files. This flaw allows attackers to read past the end of an allocated memory structure, potentially leading to code execution in the context of the executed user. Successful exploitation necessitates user interaction, as a target must open a maliciously designed file. Organizations using affected versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader should apply the vendor's security updates to mitigate this risk.

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