CVE-2022-28239: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 9, 58372
Event
01:42 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28239?

CVE-2022-28239 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-28239?

To fix CVE-2022-28239, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-28239?

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x and earlier, 20.005.3033x and earlier, and 17.012.3022x and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-28239.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-28239?

CVE-2022-28239 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2022-28239 lead to remote code execution?

No, CVE-2022-28239 is primarily a read vulnerability and does not directly enable remote code execution.

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