What is the severity of CVE-2022-38437?

CVE-2022-38437 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive memory disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38437?

To fix CVE-2022-38437, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 22.003.20258 or later, or version 20.005.30407 or later.

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-38437?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2022-38437 to bypass security mitigations such as ASLR, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure.

Is CVE-2022-38437 present in Adobe Acrobat DC on macOS?

CVE-2022-38437 does not affect Adobe Acrobat DC on macOS as it is not listed as a vulnerable component.

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CVE-2022-38437

medium

5.5

CWE

416

14/10/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2022-38437: Adobe Acrobat Reader Use After Free Memory leak

Q: Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-38437?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.002.20212 and earlier, and 20.005.30381 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-38437.

First published: Fri Oct 14 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.002.20212 (and earlier) and 20.005.30381 (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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=15.008.20082<22.003.20258
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager	>=15.008.20082<22.003.20258
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=20.001.30005<20.005.30407
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager	>=20.001.30005<20.005.30407

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38437?
CVE-2022-38437 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive memory disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38437?
To fix CVE-2022-38437, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 22.003.20258 or later, or version 20.005.30407 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-38437?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.002.20212 and earlier, and 20.005.30381 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-38437.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-38437?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2022-38437 to bypass security mitigations such as ASLR, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure.
Is CVE-2022-38437 present in Adobe Acrobat DC on macOS?
CVE-2022-38437 does not affect Adobe Acrobat DC on macOS as it is not listed as a vulnerable component.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38437?
CVE-2022-38437 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive memory disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38437?
To fix CVE-2022-38437, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 22.003.20258 or later, or version 20.005.30407 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-38437?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.002.20212 and earlier, and 20.005.30381 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-38437.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-38437?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2022-38437 to bypass security mitigations such as ASLR, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure.
Is CVE-2022-38437 present in Adobe Acrobat DC on macOS?
CVE-2022-38437 does not affect Adobe Acrobat DC on macOS as it is not listed as a vulnerable component.