ZDI-CAN-23043: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published May 2, 2024 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
ZDI-CAN-23043: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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QFinch assessment
Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published May 2, 2024 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026