PT-2022-7042 · Adobe · Acrobat+1
Published
2022-04-12
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Updated
2024-12-24
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CVE-2022-44518
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. The vulnerability is related to the use of memory after it has been freed, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally.
Recommendations
For Acrobat Reader DC versions 17.012.30205 through 22.001.20085, update to a version later than 22.001.20085 to resolve the issue.
For Acrobat Reader DC versions 20.005.3031x and earlier, update to a version later than 20.005.3031x to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of the affected Adobe Acrobat and Reader software until a patch is available.
Fix
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Acrobat Reader
Acrobat