First published: Tue Apr 12 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Adobe Acrobat DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
Adobe Acrobat 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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CVE-2022-27798 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
To remediate CVE-2022-27798, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version released after 22.001.20085.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, as well as versions 20.005.3031x and 17.012.30205 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-27798.
Exploitation of CVE-2022-27798 typically requires local access, as it affects the current user's context.
CVE-2022-27798 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.