What is vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?

CVE-2022-38401 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe InCopy versions 17.3 and earlier (and version 16.4.2 and earlier) that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?

Vulnerability CVE-2022-38401 has a severity score of 7.8, which is classified as high severity.

Which software versions are affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?

Adobe InCopy versions 17.3 and earlier (and version 16.4.2 and earlier) are affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401.

How can vulnerability CVE-2022-38401 be exploited?

Exploitation of vulnerability CVE-2022-38401 requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file.

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-38401

high

7.8

CWE

787 122 119

16/9/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2022-38401: Adobe InCopy PCX File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )

Adobe InCopy version 17.3 (and earlier) and 16.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Incopy	>=16.0<=16.4.2
Adobe Incopy	>=17.0<=17.3
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb22-53.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?
CVE-2022-38401 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe InCopy versions 17.3 and earlier (and version 16.4.2 and earlier) that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?
Vulnerability CVE-2022-38401 has a severity score of 7.8, which is classified as high severity.
Which software versions are affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?
Adobe InCopy versions 17.3 and earlier (and version 16.4.2 and earlier) are affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401.
How can vulnerability CVE-2022-38401 be exploited?
Exploitation of vulnerability CVE-2022-38401 requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by vulnerability CVE-2022-38401.

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