CVE-2023-38223
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.77%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 2.77% probability · 85th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-824
- Affected
- adobe/acrobat dc · adobe/acrobat reader dc · adobe/acrobat · adobe/acrobat reader
- Source
- psirt@adobe.com
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.