CVE-2020-3753 : Security Advisory and Response

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 a stack exhaustion vulnerability that could lead to memory leaks.

Understanding CVE-2020-3753

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by a stack exhaustion vulnerability that poses a risk of memory leaks upon successful exploitation.

What is CVE-2020-3753?

This CVE refers to a stack exhaustion vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions specified, potentially leading to memory leaks when exploited.

The Impact of CVE-2020-3753

The vulnerability could allow attackers to exhaust the stack, leading to memory leaks and potential security breaches on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-3753

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 are susceptible to a stack exhaustion vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader could result in stack exhaustion, potentially causing memory leaks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30156 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30508 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could exhaust the stack, leading to memory leaks and potential security risks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version
Monitor for any unusual system behavior indicating exploitation Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update software to patch known vulnerabilities
Implement security best practices to prevent and detect stack exhaustion vulnerabilities
Educate users on safe browsing habits and potential risks

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Adobe Acrobat and Reader are regularly updated to the latest versions to mitigate the stack exhaustion vulnerability.