CVE-2022-44516: Acrobat Reader | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44516?
CVE-2022-44516 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow an attacker to read sensitive information.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-44516?
CVE-2022-44516 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, 20.005.3031x and earlier, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44516?
To fix CVE-2022-44516, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version supplied by Adobe.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44516?
CVE-2022-44516 is categorized as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Can CVE-2022-44516 allow remote code execution?
CVE-2022-44516 does not directly allow remote code execution, but it may expose sensitive information which could lead to further attacks.