CVE-2020-3797

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20034 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2015.006.30510 and earlier, and…

published March 25, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A memory corruption flaw in Adobe Acrobat and Reader could let attackers execute arbitrary code like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat! 🐇✨ Think of this vulnerability like a chef who adds the wrong ingredient during a cooking class. If no one checks the recipe, the dish can turn into a disaster, just as the program might behave unexpectedly and execute unwanted commands. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system, run malicious code, or access sensitive data. It's like leaving the back door open while hosting a party — anyone could walk right in and wreak havoc!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a chef who adds the wrong ingredient during a cooking class. If no one checks the recipe, the dish can turn into a disaster, just as the program might behave unexpectedly and execute unwanted commands. This memory corruption vulnerability arises from improper management of memory resources in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system, run malicious code, or access sensitive data. It's like leaving the back door open while hosting a party — anyone could walk right in and wreak havoc! Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader immediately to the latest versions to patch this vulnerability. Review your software update policies to ensure they include timely updates for all applications. You've got this! Stay proactive with your updates and you'll keep your digital space secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03940 · 90.4th percentile
Published
2020-03-25T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 16:00Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20034 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2017.011.30158 and earlier, 2015.006.30510 and earlier, and…
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