CVE-2020-9608 : 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-2020-9608

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

What is CVE-2020-9608?

CVE-2020-9608 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-2020-9608

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-2020-9608

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 2015.006.30518 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to read data beyond the boundaries of the intended buffer, potentially accessing sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

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 and applications to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and potential security risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Adobe Acrobat and Reader are regularly updated to the latest versions containing security patches to address the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.