CVE-2023-21608

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CVE-2023-21608

Confirmed

Yes

2023-10-10 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2023-10-10

2023-10-10

Scope

KEV entry: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use-After-Free Vulnerability | Affected: Adobe / Acrobat and Reader | Description: Adobe Acrobat and Reader contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for code execution in the context of the current user. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2023-10-31 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21608

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2023-21608', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2023-21608'}

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2026-02-02 13:24 UTC

2026-02-06 07:53 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-416"
  ],
  "date_added": "2023-10-10",
  "due_date": "2023-10-31",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Acrobat and Reader",
  "vendorProject": "Adobe",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use-After-Free Vulnerability"
}
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