Bulletin ID
Last updated on
Sep 12, 2023
Security update available for Adobe Acrobat and Reader | APSB23-34
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Date Published |
Priority |
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APSB23-34 |
September 12, 2023 |
1 |
Summary
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and macOS. This update addresses a critical vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Adobe is aware that CVE-2023-26369 has been exploited in the wild in limited attacks targeting Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
Affected Versions
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Track |
Affected Versions |
Platform |
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Acrobat DC |
Continuous |
23.003.20284 and earlier versions |
Windows & macOS |
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Acrobat Reader DC |
Continuous |
23.003.20284 and earlier versions
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Windows & macOS |
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Acrobat 2020 |
Classic 2020 |
20.005.30516 (Mac) 20.005.30514 (Win) and earlier versions
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Windows & macOS |
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Acrobat Reader 2020 |
Classic 2020 |
20.005.30516 (Mac) 20.005.30514 (Win) and earlier versions |
Windows & macOS |
For questions regarding Acrobat DC, please visit the Acrobat DC FAQ page.
For questions regarding Acrobat Reader DC, please visit the Acrobat Reader DC FAQ page.
Solution
Adobe recommends users update their software installations to the latest versions by following the instructions below.
The latest product versions are available to end users via one of the following methods:
Users can update their product installations manually by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
The products will update automatically, without requiring user intervention, when updates are detected.
The full Acrobat Reader installer can be downloaded from the Acrobat Reader Download Center.
For IT administrators (managed environments):
Refer to the specific release note version for links to installers.
Install updates via your preferred methodology, such as AIP-GPO, bootstrapper, SCUP/SCCM (Windows), or on macOS, Apple Remote Desktop and SSH.
Adobe categorizes these updates with the following priority ratings and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
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Track |
Updated Versions |
Platform |
Priority Rating |
Availability |
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Acrobat DC |
Continuous |
23.006.20320 |
Windows and macOS |
1 |
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Acrobat Reader DC |
Continuous |
23.006.20320 |
Windows and macOS |
1 |
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Acrobat 2020 |
Classic 2020 |
20.005.30524 |
Windows and macOS |
1 |
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Acrobat Reader 2020 |
Classic 2020 |
20.005.30524 |
Windows and macOS |
1 |
Vulnerability Details
| Vulnerability Category | Vulnerability Impact | Severity | CVSS base score | CVSS vector | CVE Number |
| Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) |
Arbitrary code execution |
Critical |
7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVE-2023-26369 |
NOTE: Adobe has a private, invite-only, bug bounty program with HackerOne. If you are interested in working with Adobe as an external security researcher, please fill out this form for next steps.
NOTE: Adobe has a private, invite-only, bug bounty program with HackerOne. If you are interested in working with Adobe as an external security researcher, please fill out this form for next steps.
For more information, visit https://helpx.adobe.com/security.html, or email PSIRT@adobe.com.
