Intrusion PreventionAdobe.Acrobat.CVE-2023-21608.Use.After.Free
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat.
The vulnerability is due to the use of previously freed memory. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application via a crafted PDF file.
Affected Products
Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30161
Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30161
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30161
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30161
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30512
Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30512
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30512
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30512
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-03.html
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 52504 |
| Created | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Updated | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2023-21608 |
| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 1.1% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | Adobe |