CVE-2022-27799: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm 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 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-27799?
CVE-2022-27799 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27799?
To fix CVE-2022-27799, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and Acrobat to the latest version available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27799?
CVE-2022-27799 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.20085, Acrobat versions up to 20.005.3031x, and Acrobat versions up to 17.012.30205.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2022-27799?
CVE-2022-27799 impacts systems running affected versions of Adobe Acrobat on both Windows and macOS platforms.
Can CVE-2022-27799 lead to data breaches?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2022-27799 can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
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