7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-35667: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 11 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20169 (and earlier), 20.005.30362 (and earlier) and 17.012.30249 (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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20169
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20169
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30362
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30362
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30249
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30249

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-35667?

    CVE-2022-35667 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-35667?

    To fix CVE-2022-35667, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to versions later than 22.001.20169, 20.005.30362, or 17.012.30249.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2022-35667?

    CVE-2022-35667 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 22.001.20169, 20.005.30362, and 17.012.30249.

  • Can CVE-2022-35667 lead to data compromise?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-35667 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data compromise.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-35667?

    Currently, the most effective workaround for CVE-2022-35667 is to uninstall or avoid using the affected versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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