CVE-2022-34221: Adobe Acrobat Reader Type Confusion vulnerability could lead to Arbitrary code execution

Published Jul 15, 2022
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 (and earlier), 20.005.30334 (and earlier) and 17.012.30229 (and earlier) are affected by an Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') 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.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20142
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20142
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30334
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30334
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30331
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30331
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30229
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30229
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30227
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30227

Event History

Jul 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34221?

CVE-2022-34221 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-34221?

To fix CVE-2022-34221, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34221?

CVE-2022-34221 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 and earlier, 20.005.30334 and earlier, as well as 17.012.30229 and earlier.

4

What can be the impact of CVE-2022-34221?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-34221 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user.

5

Are all Adobe Acrobat versions vulnerable to CVE-2022-34221?

No, only specific versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat are vulnerable to CVE-2022-34221.

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