CVE-2023-38222: ZDI-CAN-21103: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm spawnPageFromTemplate Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (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-2023-38222?
The severity of CVE-2023-38222 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2023-38222?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.003.20244 (and earlier) and 20.005.30467 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-38222.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-38222?
CVE-2023-38222 is a Use After Free vulnerability.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2023-38222?
Exploiting CVE-2023-38222 could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How can CVE-2023-38222 be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2023-38222 requires user interaction, where the victim must open a malicious file.
How can I fix CVE-2023-38222?
To fix CVE-2023-38222, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 23.003.20269 or later.