critical
9.3
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-24091: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Mar 18 2022(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier) and 17.011.30204 (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 font file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=21.007.20099
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=21.007.20099
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30204
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30017
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30204
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30017

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-24091?

    The severity of CVE-2022-24091 is critical, as it allows for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-24091?

    To fix CVE-2022-24091, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and Adobe Acrobat to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24091?

    CVE-2022-24091 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 21.007.20099 and earlier, 20.004.30017 and earlier, and 17.011.30204 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2022-24091 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2022-24091 requires local user access to exploit, thus it cannot be exploited remotely without access to the affected system.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2022-24091 for users?

    The implications of CVE-2022-24091 for users include potential unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on their systems.

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