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Adobe Security Update, Multiple Vulnerabilities Patched

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Adobe has issued a crucial security update for its Acrobat and Reader software on Windows and macOS platforms.

This update, identified as APSB24-70, addresses multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

The update was published on September 10, 2024, and carries a priority rating of 3, indicating the importance of applying these patches promptly.

Vulnerability Details

The update addresses two critical vulnerabilities:

  1. Use After Free (CWE-416)
    • Impact: Arbitrary code execution
    • Severity: Critical
    • CVSS Base Score: 7.8
    • CVE Number: CVE-2024-41869
  2. Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (‘Type Confusion’) (CWE-843)
    • Impact: Arbitrary code execution
    • Severity: Critical
    • CVSS Base Score: 8.6
    • CVE Number: CVE-2024-45112

Affected Versions

The vulnerabilities impact several versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader across different tracks.

Below is a detailed table of the affected versions:

ProductTrackAffected VersionsPlatform
Acrobat DCContinuous24.003.20054 and earlier (Windows)Windows & macOS
24.002.21005 and earlier (macOS)
Acrobat Reader DCContinuous24.003.20054 and earlier (Windows)Windows & macOS
24.002.21005 and earlier (macOS)
Acrobat 2024Classic 202424.001.30159 and earlierWindows & macOS
Acrobat 2020Classic 202020.005.30655 and earlierWindows & macOS
Acrobat Reader 2020Classic 202020.005.30655 and earlierWindows & macOS

Adobe strongly recommends that users update their software installations to the latest versions.

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The updates can be applied manually by selecting “Help > Check for Updates” within the software. Additionally, the products are designed to update automatically when new updates are detected.

For IT administrators managing environments, updates can be deployed using AIP-GPO, bootstrapper, SCUP/SCCM for Windows, or Apple Remote Desktop and SSH for macOS. The full Acrobat Reader installer is available from the Acrobat Reader Download Center.

Updated Versions

The following table outlines the updated versions that address the vulnerabilities:

ProductTrackUpdated VersionsPlatformPriority Rating
Acrobat DCContinuous24.003.20112Windows & macOS3
Acrobat Reader DCContinuous24.003.20112Windows & macOS3
Acrobat 2024Classic 202424.001.30187Windows & macOS3
Acrobat 2020Classic 202020.005.30680Windows & macOS3
Acrobat Reader 2020Classic 202020.005.30680Windows & macOS3

Adobe’s swift response to these vulnerabilities highlights the ongoing need for vigilance in software security. Users and administrators are urged to update their installations immediately to protect against potential exploits.

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Divya
Divya
Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world.

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