CVE-2022-27799: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm 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·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 26, 58375
Event
01:24 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-27799?

To fix CVE-2022-27799, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and Acrobat to the latest version available.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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