CVE-2022-24101: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

Acrobat Reader DC versions 20.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311

Event History

May 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24101?

CVE-2022-24101 is rated as critical due to its potential to lead to sensitive data disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-24101?

To fix CVE-2022-24101, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat to the latest version.

3

Which versions of Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-24101?

CVE-2022-24101 affects Acrobat Reader DC versions 20.001.20085 and earlier, 20.005.3031x and earlier, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-24101?

CVE-2022-24101 is a use-after-free vulnerability that could allow attackers to disclose sensitive memory contents.

5

Can CVE-2022-24101 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-24101 can potentially be exploited remotely, enabling an attacker to bypass security mitigations.

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