Keep using this version if: You rely on standard PDF forms, digital signatures, or accessibility tools (screen reader support is robust). Do not rush to update if your workflow is stable—this is one of the more reliable late-2023 builds.
Upgrade to a newer version if: You experience frequent “Acrobat Reader has stopped working” errors on Windows 11 22H2+ or need the new AI assistant features (v2024+).
One-line summary: A secure, multilingual, but slightly bloated PDF reader that does the job reliably for 95% of daily tasks—just don't expect speed. Adobe Acrobat Reader v2023.006.20380 Multilingu...
Note: Since software updates frequently address bugs, always check Adobe’s official release notes for version 2023.006.20380 if you need specific patch details for your organization.
| SDK / API | Purpose | Compatibility |
|-----------|---------|----------------|
| Adobe Acrobat Services (Cloud) | PDF generation, OCR, conversion, and e-sign via REST APIs | Works with any Reader version |
| Acrobat DC SDK (Plug-ins) | C/C++ plug-ins for Reader (must be signed by Adobe) | v2023.x supported |
| JavaScript for Acrobat | Embed JS in PDFs to add logic, calculations, form validation | Fully supported |
| IAC (Interapplication Communication) | OLE/COM automation (Windows only) – open/print/annotate PDFs | Yes, via AcroExch.App | Keep using this version if: You rely on
One of the primary reasons to update to v2023.006.20380 is security. This build addresses several Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), including:
| CVE ID | Description | Severity | |--------|-------------|----------| | CVE-2023-38207 | Use-after-free vulnerability leading to arbitrary code execution. | Critical | | CVE-2023-38206 | Out-of-bounds read that could cause information disclosure. | Important | | CVE-2023-38205 | Bypass of sandbox protection via malicious JavaScript. | Important | | CVE-2023-38204 | Heap-based buffer overflow in PDF font handling. | Moderate | Note: Since software updates frequently address bugs, always
Adobe rates this release as “Priority 2” – meaning it resolves vulnerabilities in products that have historically been targeted. It should be installed within 30 days.
Additionally, the patch updates the embedded certificate store to revoke compromised root certificates and improves the Protected View trigger for PDFs downloaded from the internet.
| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | OS | Windows 10 (1809+), Windows 11, macOS 11+ (Intel/M1/M2), Linux (limited) | | RAM | 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended) | | Disk Space | 1.2 GB for installation | | GPU | DirectX 9 compatible (for 2D acceleration) | | Browser Integration | Firefox, Edge, Chrome (extension required) |