CVE-2023-38226
ZDI-CAN-21240: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity Score
7.8
*CVSS v3.1
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
-
*SSVC
Descriptions
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability 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.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of embedded fonts. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
*Credits:
Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
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Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:-
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2023-07-13 CVE Reserved
- 2023-08-10 CVE Published
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
- 2024-09-11 EPSS Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-824: Access of Uninitialized Pointer
CAPEC
References (1)
| URL | Tag | Source |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-30.html | 2023-08-15 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" | >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" and version " >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" | >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" and version " >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" | >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" and version " >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" | >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" and version " >= 15.008.20082 < 23.003.20269" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" | >= 20.001.30005 <= 20.005.30516.10516 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" and version " >= 20.001.30005 <= 20.005.30516.10516" | classic |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" | >= 20.001.30005 < 20.005.30516.10516 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" and version " >= 20.001.30005 < 20.005.30516.10516" | classic |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" | >= 20.001.30005 < 20.005.30514.10514 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" and version " >= 20.001.30005 < 20.005.30514.10514" | classic |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" | >= 20.001.30005 < 20.005.30514.10514 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" and version " >= 20.001.30005 < 20.005.30514.10514" | classic |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
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