PT-2022-3688 · Adobe · Acrobat+1
Published
2022-07-12
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Updated
2023-09-14
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CVE-2022-34224
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30334 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 17.012.30229 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat versions prior to the fixed version are affected, but the exact fixed version is not specified
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file. This vulnerability affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 and earlier, update to a version later than 22.001.20142 to resolve the issue.
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30334 and earlier, update to a version later than 20.005.30334 to resolve the issue.
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 17.012.30229 and earlier, update to a version later than 17.012.30229 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of Adobe Acrobat and Reader until a patch is available. Restrict access to potentially malicious files to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Acrobat
Acrobat Reader