(Pwn2Own) Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Collab Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of Collab objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-29.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-04-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-04-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-04-30 - Advisory Updated
Credit
AbdulAziz Hariri of Haboob SA
