CVE-2022-27795: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm isDefaultChecked Use-After-Free 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) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of the acroform event 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.

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·05:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27795?

CVE-2022-27795 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-27795?

To fix CVE-2022-27795, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.20086 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27795?

CVE-2022-27795 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, as well as other specified Classic versions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-27795?

The potential impacts of CVE-2022-27795 include arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2022-27795?

Users of affected versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC are at risk from CVE-2022-27795.

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