CVE-2022-35670: Adobe Acrobat Reader Use-After-Free 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 a Use After Free 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·02:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35670?

CVE-2022-35670 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow sensitive memory disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-35670?

To fix CVE-2022-35670, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

3

What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-35670?

Versions 22.001.20169 and earlier, 20.005.30362 and earlier, and 17.012.30249 and earlier of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-35670.

4

Can CVE-2022-35670 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-35670 can potentially be exploited by an attacker to remotely execute code through crafted PDF files.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-35670?

CVE-2022-35670 is categorized as a Use After Free vulnerability.

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