HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2023-21605 Heap-based Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Acrobat Reader. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the client.

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.003.20282 (and earlier), 22.003.20281 (and earlier) and 20.005.30418 (and earlier) are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

References

CVE: CVE-2023-21605

URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-03.html

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2023-21605BO

Severity

Minor

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2023-21605 Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

References

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