CVE-2024-41879
CVE-2024-41879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39256
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Acrobat Reader versions 127.0.2651.105 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-41879?
- Acrobat Reader versions 127.0.2651.105 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-41879?
- CVE-2024-41879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-41879 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-41879?
- CVE-2024-41879 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-41879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-41879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-41879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39256.
- When was CVE-2024-41879 published?
- CVE-2024-41879 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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