CVE-2022-35671: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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 out-of-bounds read 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-2022-35671?

CVE-2022-35671 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive memory disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-35671?

To fix CVE-2022-35671, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version released by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-35671?

CVE-2022-35671 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20169 and earlier, 20.005.30362 and earlier, and 17.012.30249 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-35671?

CVE-2022-35671 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

5

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-35671 without user interaction?

Yes, an attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2022-35671 to bypass mitigations without needing user interaction.

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