CVE-2022-27794: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) is affected by the use of a variable that has not been initialized when processing of embedded fonts, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted .pdf 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·05:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27794?

CVE-2022-27794 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2022-27794?

CVE-2022-27794 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.20085 and earlier, along with several other specified versions of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader.

3

How do I fix CVE-2022-27794?

To fix CVE-2022-27794, upgrade to the latest versions of the affected Adobe software as detailed in the security advisory.

4

Can CVE-2022-27794 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-27794 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted PDF files.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2022-27794 on users?

The impact of CVE-2022-27794 on users includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution, which could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of data.

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