CVE-2022-28266: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311

Event History

May 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28266?

CVE-2022-28266 has a high severity rating due to the potential for attackers to exploit the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

2

What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC are affected by CVE-2022-28266?

CVE-2022-28266 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x and earlier, 20.005.3033x and earlier, and 17.012.3022x and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2022-28266?

To mitigate CVE-2022-28266, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version recommended by Adobe.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-28266?

CVE-2022-28266 is characterized as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability impacting memory safety.

5

Can CVE-2022-28266 affect my system?

Yes, if you are using an affected version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on your system, it may be vulnerable to exploitation.

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