CVE-2022-28250: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28250?
CVE-2022-28250 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory information.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28250?
To remediate CVE-2022-28250, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.2011 or later, or the corresponding versions for other affected products.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-28250?
CVE-2022-28250 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.2011 and earlier, 20.005.3033 and earlier, and 17.012.3022 and earlier.
Can CVE-2022-28250 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code?
CVE-2022-28250 primarily allows for sensitive memory disclosure rather than direct arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-28250?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-28250 other than applying the necessary updates to the affected software.