CVE-2022-44520: 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-2022-44520?
CVE-2022-44520 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44520?
To fix CVE-2022-44520, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and Acrobat Reader to the latest versions as recommended by Adobe.
Which versions of Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2022-44520?
CVE-2022-44520 affects Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.20085 and earlier, version 20.005.3031x and earlier, and version 17.012.30205 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44520?
CVE-2022-44520 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
What could happen if CVE-2022-44520 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-44520 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.