CVE-2022-34224: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm setItems Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Mon Sep 11 2023(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 (and earlier), 20.005.30334 (and earlier) and 17.012.30229 (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 psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30334 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30334 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30331 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.005.30331 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30229 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30229 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30227 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.012.30227 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-34224.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34224?
The severity of CVE-2022-34224 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 (and earlier), 20.005.30334 (and earlier) and 17.012.30229 (and earlier) are affected.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.
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