CVE-2022-35668: Adobe Acrobat Reader Improper Input Validation Memory leak

Published Aug 11, 2022
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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 Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20169
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=22.001.20169
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30362
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.005.30362
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30249
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.012.30249

Event History

Aug 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35668?

CVE-2022-35668 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-35668?

To fix CVE-2022-35668, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat to the latest version provided by Adobe.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-35668?

CVE-2022-35668 is an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that may lead to sensitive memory disclosure.

4

Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2022-35668?

CVE-2022-35668 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20169 and earlier, 20.005.30362 and earlier, and 17.012.30249 and earlier.

5

Can CVE-2022-35668 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2022-35668 remotely to bypass mitigations and access sensitive information.

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