Learn about CVE-2020-9598 affecting Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions, leading to information disclosure. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations.
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, and 2015.006.30518 and earlier have an invalid memory access vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2020-9598
Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by an invalid memory access vulnerability.
What is CVE-2020-9598?
This CVE refers to a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions that could allow attackers to exploit invalid memory access, potentially resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9598
The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to information disclosure, posing a risk to the confidentiality of data stored or processed by affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9598
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions are susceptible to an invalid memory access vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions allows for invalid memory access, which attackers could exploit to access sensitive information.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by triggering invalid memory access within the affected Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-9598, consider the following mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates