CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-28269: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 11 2022(Updated: )

Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of Annotation objects that could result in a memory leak in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2022-28269?

    CVE-2022-28269 has a high severity rating due to its potential exploitation leading to memory leaks in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28269?

    CVE-2022-28269 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, 20.005.3031x and earlier, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-28269?

    To fix CVE-2022-28269, upgrade your Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-28269?

    CVE-2022-28269 is categorized as a use-after-free vulnerability in handling Annotation objects.

  • Can the exploitation of CVE-2022-28269 lead to data loss?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-28269 could result in a memory leak that may lead to loss of sensitive data in the context of the current user.

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