CVE-2022-28838: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Doc flattenPages Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed May 11 2022(Updated: )
Acrobat Acrobat Pro DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=22.001.20085 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30205 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30314 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30311 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28838?
CVE-2022-28838 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28838?
To remediate CVE-2022-28838, update Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2022-28838?
CVE-2022-28838 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 22.001.2011x and earlier, 20.005.3033x and earlier, and 17.012.3022x and earlier.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2022-28838?
A use-after-free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the program's behavior.
Can CVE-2022-28838 lead to data compromise?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-28838 can result in arbitrary code execution, which could lead to data compromise on the affected system.
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