CVE-2022-28262: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28262?
CVE-2022-28262 has a medium severity rating due to potential exploitation leading to memory access violations.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28262?
To fix CVE-2022-28262, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.2012 or later.
What does CVE-2022-28262 affect?
CVE-2022-28262 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.2011 and earlier, as well as versions 20.005.3033 and earlier, and 17.012.3022 and earlier.
What risk does CVE-2022-28262 pose?
CVE-2022-28262 poses a risk of read past the end of an allocated memory structure, which can potentially lead to unauthorized data access.
Is CVE-2022-28262 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2022-28262 is exploitable through specially crafted files that can trigger the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.