CVE-2022-38406: Adobe InCopy EPS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2022
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Updated

Adobe InCopy version 17.3 (and earlier) and 16.4.2 (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

4 affected components
Adobe InCopy>=16.0<=16.4.2
Adobe InCopy>=17.0<=17.3
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-38406.

2

Which versions of Adobe InCopy are affected?

Adobe InCopy version 17.3 (and earlier) and 16.4.2 (and earlier) are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38406?

The severity of CVE-2022-38406 is medium (CVSS score: 5.5).

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-38406?

CVE-2022-38406 could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory and bypassing mitigations such as ASLR.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability?

Update Adobe InCopy to version 17.4 or later to mitigate CVE-2022-38406.

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