CVE-2022-38450: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC XFA Parsing Stack Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 Stack-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 Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<22.003.20258 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<22.003.20258 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| 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-2022-38450?
CVE-2022-38450 has a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38450?
To fix CVE-2022-38450, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 22.003.20258 or later, or to version 20.005.30407 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-38450?
The impact of CVE-2022-38450 includes the risk of arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if exploited.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2022-38450?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.002.20212 and earlier, and 20.005.30381 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-38450.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-38450?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-38450 requires user interaction to successfully execute the attack.
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