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Adobe Reader < 20.005.30680 / 24.003.20112 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB24-70)
high Nessus Plugin ID 207072
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Synopsis
The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote Windows host is a version prior to 20.005.30680 or 24.003.20112. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.- Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') potentially leading to Arbitrary code execution (CVE-2024-45112)
- Acrobat Reader versions 24.002.21005, 24.001.30159, 20.005.30655, 24.003.20054 and earlier are affected by a Type Confusion vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This issue occurs when a resource is accessed using a type that is not compatible with the actual object type, leading to a logic error that an attacker could exploit. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. (CVE-2024-45112)
- Acrobat Reader versions 24.002.21005, 24.001.30159, 20.005.30655, 24.003.20054 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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.
(CVE-2024-41869)
- Use After Free potentially leading to Arbitrary code execution (CVE-2024-41869)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe Reader version 20.005.30680 / 24.003.20112 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-70.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 207072
File Name: adobe_reader_apsb24-70.nasl
Version: 1.9
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 9/12/2024
Updated: 12/13/2024
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 5.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-45112
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.4
Threat Score: 7
Threat Vector: CVSS:4.0/E:P
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader
Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, installed_sw/Adobe Reader
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/10/2024
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/10/2024
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2024-41869, CVE-2024-45112