CVE-2022-27785: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed May 11 2022(Updated: )
Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of fonts 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 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-2022-27785?
CVE-2022-27785 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27785?
To mitigate CVE-2022-27785, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version.
What versions are affected by CVE-2022-27785?
CVE-2022-27785 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions prior to 22.001.20085 and earlier versions of Acrobat Reader.
Can CVE-2022-27785 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-27785 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file.
What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2022-27785?
Failure to address CVE-2022-27785 can result in unauthorized access and execution of code within the context of the affected user's session.
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