Adobe Acrobat Reader use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 2015.006.30508/2017.011.30156/2019.021.20061. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-3751. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 2015.006.30508/2017.011.30156/2019.021.20061 (Document Reader Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

The weakness was released 02/11/2020 as APSB20-05 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-3751. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/13/2020).

Upgrading to version 2015.006.30510, 2017.011.30158 or 2020.006.20034 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-150124, VDB-150125, VDB-150126 and VDB-150127. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat Reader 2015.006.30510/2017.011.30158/2020.006.20034

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12/17/2019 🔍
02/11/2020 +56 days 🔍
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02/13/2020 +2 days 🔍
05/10/2025 +1913 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB20-05
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3751 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3751
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150136
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2020 08:33
Updated: 05/10/2025 04:16
Changes: 02/13/2020 08:33 (44), 02/13/2020 08:38 (17), 03/31/2024 09:30 (18), 05/10/2025 04:16 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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