CVE-2022-28251: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Wed May 11 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 bypass mitigations such as ASLR. 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 | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28251?
CVE-2022-28251 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability which may allow attackers to read beyond allocated memory.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28251?
To mitigate CVE-2022-28251, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.2012 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-28251?
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.2011 and earlier, 20.005.3033 and earlier, and 17.012.3022 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-28251.
What can happen if CVE-2022-28251 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2022-28251 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data by reading past the end of a memory structure.
Is CVE-2022-28251 relevant for both Windows and Mac users?
Yes, CVE-2022-28251 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on both Windows and Mac OS platforms.
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