HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2020-9596 Security Bypass

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Acrobat Reader. A successful attack can lead to security bypass.

Extended Description

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 a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security feature bypass.

References

CVE: CVE-2020-9596

URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-24.html

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2020-9596-SB

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2020-9596 Security Bypass

Extended Description

References

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