PT-2022-6760 · Adobe · Acrobat Reader
Published
2022-04-06
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Updated
2024-12-24
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CVE-2022-44514
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
Acrobat Reader DC versions 17.012.30205 through 22.001.20085
Acrobat Reader DC versions 20.005.3031x and earlier
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.
Recommendations
For Acrobat Reader DC versions 17.012.30205 through 22.001.20085, update to the latest version to mitigate risks.
For Acrobat Reader DC versions 20.005.3031x and earlier, update to the latest version to mitigate risks.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of the vulnerable
Font Parsing function until a patch is available.
Restrict access to malicious files to minimize the risk of exploitation.Fix
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Acrobat Reader