HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2023-21606 Out-of-bounds Write

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Acrobat Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

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 an out-of-bounds write 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-2023-21606

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

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2023-21606OB

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2023-21606 Out-of-bounds Write

Extended Description

References

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