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:
- Use After Free (CWE-416)
- Impact: Arbitrary code execution
- Severity: Critical
- CVSS Base Score: 7.8
- CVE Number: CVE-2024-41869
- 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:
| Product | Track | Affected Versions | Platform |
| Acrobat DC | Continuous | 24.003.20054 and earlier (Windows) | Windows & macOS |
| 24.002.21005 and earlier (macOS) | |||
| Acrobat Reader DC | Continuous | 24.003.20054 and earlier (Windows) | Windows & macOS |
| 24.002.21005 and earlier (macOS) | |||
| Acrobat 2024 | Classic 2024 | 24.001.30159 and earlier | Windows & macOS |
| Acrobat 2020 | Classic 2020 | 20.005.30655 and earlier | Windows & macOS |
| Acrobat Reader 2020 | Classic 2020 | 20.005.30655 and earlier | Windows & 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:
| Product | Track | Updated Versions | Platform | Priority Rating |
| Acrobat DC | Continuous | 24.003.20112 | Windows & macOS | 3 |
| Acrobat Reader DC | Continuous | 24.003.20112 | Windows & macOS | 3 |
| Acrobat 2024 | Classic 2024 | 24.001.30187 | Windows & macOS | 3 |
| Acrobat 2020 | Classic 2020 | 20.005.30680 | Windows & macOS | 3 |
| Acrobat Reader 2020 | Classic 2020 | 20.005.30680 | Windows & macOS | 3 |
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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