CVE-2020-24432— Acrobat Reader DC Arbitrary JavaScript Execution in PDF Documents
Quick assessment
Affected
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Exploitation
High exploitation probability; assess promptly
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Adobe Acrobat和Reader都是美国奥多比（Adobe）公司的产品。Adobe Acrobat是一套PDF文件编辑和转换工具。Reader是一套PDF文档阅读软件。 Adobe Acrobat Reader 存在输入验证错误漏洞，该漏洞源于网络系统或产品未对输入的数据进行正确的验证。攻击者可以通过该漏洞引发JavaScript代码执行。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3 AI
T1059.007 · JavaScript T1203 · Exploitation for Client Execution T1204.002 · Malicious File
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-24432
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Acrobat Reader DC Arbitrary JavaScript Execution in PDF Documents
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
输入验证不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Adobe Acrobat和Reader 输入验证错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Adobe Acrobat和Reader都是美国奥多比（Adobe）公司的产品。Adobe Acrobat是一套PDF文件编辑和转换工具。Reader是一套PDF文档阅读软件。 Adobe Acrobat Reader 存在输入验证错误漏洞，该漏洞源于网络系统或产品未对输入的数据进行正确的验证。攻击者可以通过该漏洞引发JavaScript代码执行。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | unspecified ~ 2017.011.30175 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2020-24432 (1)
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.html x_refsource_MISC
Same Patch Batch · Adobe · 2020-11-05 · 14 CVEs total
| CVE-2020-24437 | 7.8 HIGH | Acrobat Reader DC Use-After-Free Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2020-24430 | 7.8 HIGH | Acrobat Pro DC Use-After-Free vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2020-24435 | 7.8 HIGH | Acrobat Reader DC Heap-based Buffer Overflow Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2020-24433 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Local Privilege Escalation via Installer Component |
| CVE-2020-24436 | 7.8 HIGH | Acrobat Pro DC PDF Export Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code E |
| CVE-2020-24428 | 7.7 HIGH | Acrobat Reader DC for macOS Race Condition Vulnerability Could Lead to Privilege Escalatio |
| CVE-2020-24429 | 7.7 HIGH | Acrobat Reader DC for macOS Signature Verification Bypass Could Lead to Privilege Escalati |
| CVE-2020-24431 | 4.4 MEDIUM | Acrobat Reader DC for macOS Dynamic Library Injection Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-24426 | 3.3 LOW | Acrobat Reader DC Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-24427 | 3.3 LOW | Acrobat Reader DC Codec Input Validation Vulnerability Could Lead to Information Disclosur |
| CVE-2020-24434 | 3.3 LOW | Acrobat Pro DC Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability Could Lead to Information Disclosure |
| CVE-2020-24438 | 3.3 LOW | Acrobat Reader DC Use-After-Free Vulnerability Could Lead to Information Disclosure |
| CVE-2020-24439 | 2.8 LOW | Acrobat Reader DC for macOS Signature Validation Bypass |
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