CVE-2022-44518: Acrobat Reader | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44518?
CVE-2022-44518 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44518?
To mitigate CVE-2022-44518, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.20086 or later.
What versions of Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-44518?
CVE-2022-44518 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.20085, 20.005.3031x and earlier, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44518?
CVE-2022-44518 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
Could exploiting CVE-2022-44518 allow an attacker to run arbitrary code?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2022-44518 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.