CVE-2023-21608β€”Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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2023-10-10 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-21608
Project:
Adobe
Product:
Acrobat and Reader
Date Added:
2023-10-10
Due Date:
2023-10-31
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for code execution in the context of the current user.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21608

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