critical
9.3
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-28234: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Heap Overflow Could Lead to RCE

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) is affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted .pdf file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted .pdf file

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2022-28234?

    CVE-2022-28234 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-28234?

    To fix CVE-2022-28234, update Adobe Acrobat DC or Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version as specified in the vendor's security advisory.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28234?

    CVE-2022-28234 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.20085 and Adobe Acrobat versions up to 17.012.30205.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-28234?

    CVE-2022-28234 can be exploited through crafted PDF files that lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • Is CVE-2022-28234 relevant for Mac or Windows users?

    Yes, CVE-2022-28234 is relevant for users of Adobe Acrobat products on both Mac and Windows.

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