CVE-2022-28233: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation 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 annotations 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 Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| 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-2022-28233?
CVE-2022-28233 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28233?
To fix CVE-2022-28233, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-28233?
CVE-2022-28233 affects Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, 20.005.3031x and earlier, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-28233?
CVE-2022-28233 is a use-after-free vulnerability related to the processing of annotations.
Can CVE-2022-28233 lead to data breaches?
Yes, due to the arbitrary code execution capability of CVE-2022-28233, it can potentially lead to data breaches if exploited.
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