HTTP: Adobe Acrobat and Reader CVE-2020-24430 Use-after-free

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

Extended Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability when handling malicious JavaScript. This vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

References

CVE: CVE-2020-24430

URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.html

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE2020-24430UAF

Severity

Minor

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat and Reader CVE-2020-24430 Use-after-free

Extended Description

References

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