# CVE-2023-38245: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC ActiveX Control (AxAcroPDFLib.AxAcroPDF) src NTLMv2 SSO Hash Theft Vulnerability

CVE-2023-38245 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (64-bit) 23.003.20269, released August 1, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-38245
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5
- EPSS: 0.0042
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 10, 2023
- Weakness: CWE-200: Information Exposure (CWE-200)
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38245

## Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by an Information Disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain NTLMv2 credentials. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a maliciously crafted Microsoft Office file, or visit an attacker controlled web page.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | 23.003.20284 | [Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 23.003.20284](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/adobe.acrobat.reader.32-bit-23.003.20284.md) | Aug 19, 2023 |
| Windows apps | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (64-bit) | 23.003.20269 | [Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (64-bit) 23.003.20269](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/adobe.acrobat.reader.64-bit-23.003.20269.md) | Aug 1, 2023 |

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