CVE-2022-24101: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Wed May 11 2022(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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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