CVE-2023-26396

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC for macOS installer (AcroRdrDC_2200220191_MUI.pkg) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

CVE-2023-26396 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 23.001.20143, released April 4, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

High
CVSS
7.8
No vendor severity
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0403
90th percentile

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.001.20093 (and earlier) and 20.005.30441 (and earlier) are affected by a Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Windows apps
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 23.001.20143 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 23.001.20143 Apr 4, 2023
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (64-bit) 23.001.20143 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (64-bit) 23.001.20143 Apr 4, 2023

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