CVE-2022-28264: 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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What is the severity of CVE-2022-28264?
CVE-2022-28264 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of an out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28264?
To fix CVE-2022-28264, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.2011 or later, 20.005.3034 or later, or 17.012.3023 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-28264?
CVE-2022-28264 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.20085, 20.005.3033, and 17.012.3022.
Can CVE-2022-28264 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-28264 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted PDF files.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2022-28264?
The potential consequences of CVE-2022-28264 include unauthorized read access past the end of a memory structure, which could lead to data leakage or application crashes.