CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-28232: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Collab Object Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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 a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of the collab object 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-28232?

    CVE-2022-28232 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-28232?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-28232, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2022-28232?

    CVE-2022-28232 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, along with specific versions in the 20.x and 17.x series.

  • Can exploitation of CVE-2022-28232 lead to data loss?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-28232 could potentially lead to data loss if arbitrary code execution is achieved.

  • Is CVE-2022-28232 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2022-28232 is primarily considered a local vulnerability as it requires the attacker to have access to the affected system.

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