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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-28266
CVE-2022-28266:
Adobe Acrobat Reader Continuous vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (versions 22.001.2011x and earlier, 20.005.3033x and earlier, and 17.012.3022x and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered and assigned CVE-2022-28266, with the initial record creation date of March 30, 2022 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read issue (CWE-125) that occurs when parsing a crafted file. This could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. The vulnerability has been assessed as Important with a CVSS score of 5.5 (Adobe Security).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass security mitigations such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR). The exploitation requires user interaction, specifically requiring a victim to open a malicious file (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in their security update. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (Adobe Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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