PT-2022-5425 · Adobe · Acrobat Reader
Published
2022-10-11
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Updated
2025-11-13
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CVE-2022-38449
CVSS v3.1
5.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.002.20212 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30381 and earlier
Description
The issue is related to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file, potentially allowing unauthorized access to protected information. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified.
Recommendations
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.002.20212 and earlier, update to a version later than 22.002.20212 to resolve the issue.
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30381 and earlier, update to a version later than 20.005.30381 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of the JP2 file parsing functionality until a patch is available. Restrict access to malicious files to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
Out of bounds Read
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Acrobat Reader