CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-27788: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 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 file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-27788?

    CVE-2022-27788 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-27788?

    To fix CVE-2022-27788, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-27788?

    CVE-2022-27788 affects Acrobat Reader DC versions prior to 22.001.20085, 20.005.3031x, and 17.012.30205.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-27788?

    CVE-2022-27788 can be exploited through specially crafted PDF documents that trigger the out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2022-27788 affect my computer?

    Yes, if you are using an affected version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC, your computer may be vulnerable to exploitation.

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