CVE-2023-38223

Summary

CVE-2023-38223 is a critical vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 and earlier, as well as 20.005.30467 and earlier. This issue involves an Access of Uninitialized Pointer, which can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Notably, exploitation of this vulnerability requiresuser interaction, meaning a victim must open a maliciously crafted PDF file to be at risk. This security flaw could potentially allow attackers to gain control over an affected system and execute malicious code. Users are advised to update their Adobe Acrobat Reader software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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