CVE-2022-44517: 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-2022-44517?
CVE-2022-44517 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through crafted files.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44517?
To resolve CVE-2022-44517, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.20117 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-44517?
CVE-2022-44517 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, as well as 20.005.3031x and 17.012.30205 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44517?
CVE-2022-44517 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to reading past the end of an allocated memory structure.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2022-44517?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-44517 to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.