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CVE-2020-9715
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDAdobe Acrobat use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2020-9715) enables remote code execution and was actively exploited in the wild.
This use-after-free flaw in Adobe Acrobat allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a severe risk to DIB organizations relying on Acrobat for document handling. The vulnerability was actively exploited before a patch existed, creating a zero-day window that compromises confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data. DIB orgs must immediately patch Acrobat and audit all document processing workflows to prevent unauthorized access.
Shame score — Adobe failed to patch a critical use-after-free vulnerability promptly, allowing active exploitation in the wild before disclosure.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Adobe Acrobat contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for code execution
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Sign for Government Adobe |
Authorized |
| Adobe Analytics Adobe |
Authorized |
| Adobe Campaign Adobe |
Authorized |
| Adobe Connect Managed Services (ACMS-GC) Adobe |
Authorized |
| Adobe Creative Cloud for Enterprise Adobe |
Authorized |
| Adobe Document Cloud (PDF Services & Adobe Sign) Adobe |
Authorized |
| Adobe Experience Manager Managed Services (AEMMS-GC) Adobe |
Authorized |
| Adobe Learning Manager Adobe |
Authorized |