How does CVE-2022-34251 affect Adobe InCopy?

CVE-2022-34251 affects Adobe InCopy versions 17.2 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (and earlier) by allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34251?

CVE-2022-34251 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.

How can CVE-2022-34251 be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2022-34251 requires user interaction, where a victim needs to open a malicious file.

How can I fix CVE-2022-34251?

To fix CVE-2022-34251, it is recommended to update Adobe InCopy to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-34251

high

7.8

CWE

787

12/7/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-34251: Adobe InCopy Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-34251?

CVE-2022-34251 is an Out-Of-Bounds Write vulnerability in Adobe InCopy versions 17.2 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (and earlier), which could result in arbitrary code execution.

First published: Tue Jul 12 2022(Updated: )

Adobe InCopy versions 17.2 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 Incopy	<=16.4.1
Adobe Incopy	>=17.0<=17.2
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb22-29.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34251?
CVE-2022-34251 is an Out-Of-Bounds Write vulnerability in Adobe InCopy versions 17.2 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (and earlier), which could result in arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2022-34251 affect Adobe InCopy?
CVE-2022-34251 affects Adobe InCopy versions 17.2 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (and earlier) by allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34251?
CVE-2022-34251 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.
How can CVE-2022-34251 be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2022-34251 requires user interaction, where a victim needs to open a malicious file.
How can I fix CVE-2022-34251?
To fix CVE-2022-34251, it is recommended to update Adobe InCopy to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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