CVE-2024-34099: acrobat Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control 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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	acrobat_dc	15.007.20033 — 24.002.20759
adobe	acrobat_reader_dc	15.007.20033 — 24.002.20759
apple	macos	All
microsoft	windows	All
adobe	acrobat	20.001.30002 — 20.005.30635
adobe	acrobat_reader	20.001.30002 — 20.005.30635
apple	macos	All
adobe	acrobat	20.001.30002 — 20.005.30636
adobe	acrobat_reader	20.001.30002 — 20.005.30636
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-29.html https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-29.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34099? +

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30574, 24.002.20736 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-34099? +

CVE-2024-34099 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34099? +

CVE-2024-34099 affects products from adobe, apple, microsoft, specifically: acrobat, acrobat_dc, acrobat_reader, acrobat_reader_dc, macos, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-34099? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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