CVE-2022-27790: 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 Dc | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Apple 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 CVE-2022-27790?
CVE-2022-27790 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, 20.005.3031x and earlier, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.
How does CVE-2022-27790 affect Adobe Acrobat Reader DC?
CVE-2022-27790 could allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user in affected versions of Acrobat Reader DC.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-27790?
The severity of CVE-2022-27790 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2022-27790?
To protect yourself from CVE-2022-27790, update your Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.20085 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27790?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-27790 at the following link: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB22-16](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.html).
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