What is the severity of CVE-2022-44519?

CVE-2022-44519 has a high severity rating due to its potential to leak sensitive memory information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44519?

To fix CVE-2022-44519, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.20086 or later, and similarly for older versions as specified by Adobe.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-44519?

CVE-2022-44519 impacts Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.20085, 20.005.3031x, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.

Can CVE-2022-44519 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-44519 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick a user into opening a malicious PDF file.

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2022-44519?

CVE-2022-44519 is a use-after-free vulnerability, which occurs when the software continues to reference memory after it has been freed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-44519

medium

5.5

CWE

416

18/12/2024

19/12/2024

CVE-2022-44519: Acrobat Reader | Use After Free (CWE-416)

First published: Wed Dec 18 2024(Updated: )

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 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 DC	<22.001.20085
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<20.005.3031x
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<17.012.30205

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44519?
CVE-2022-44519 has a high severity rating due to its potential to leak sensitive memory information.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44519?
To fix CVE-2022-44519, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 22.001.20086 or later, and similarly for older versions as specified by Adobe.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-44519?
CVE-2022-44519 impacts Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 22.001.20085, 20.005.3031x, and 17.012.30205 and earlier.
Can CVE-2022-44519 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-44519 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick a user into opening a malicious PDF file.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2022-44519?
CVE-2022-44519 is a use-after-free vulnerability, which occurs when the software continues to reference memory after it has been freed.

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