CVE-2020-9603 : Security Advisory and Response

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 out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2020-9603

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could potentially result in information disclosure if successfully exploited.

What is CVE-2020-9603?

CVE-2020-9603 is a vulnerability in 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, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9603

The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, posing a risk to the confidentiality of data stored or processed by affected versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9603

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 are susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30166 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.011.30166 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2015.006.30518 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data stored or processed by the affected software.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-9603, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest patched versions.
Monitor official security advisories from Adobe for any further instructions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to ensure the latest security patches are applied.
Implement security best practices to protect against potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Adobe to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2020-9603.