CVE-2022-28241: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(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.
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-2022-28241?
CVE-2022-28241 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28241?
To fix CVE-2022-28241, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.2012 or later, or the appropriate fixed version depending on your current version.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-28241?
CVE-2022-28241 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.2011, 20.005.3033, and 17.012.3022.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-28241?
CVE-2022-28241 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that occurs when parsing a specially crafted file.
Can CVE-2022-28241 affect all operating systems?
CVE-2022-28241 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader on Windows and macOS, but not every version on these platforms.
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