CVE-2022-34224
Adobe Acrobat Reader Continuous vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 (and earlier), 20.005.30334 (and earlier), and 17.012.30229 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-34224. The vulnerability was discovered and reported on June 21, 2022, requiring user interaction through opening a malicious file to be exploited (NVD Database, Adobe Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Use After Free (CWE-416) issue that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access requirements and user interaction for exploitation (NVD Database).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, potentially allowing an attacker to gain the same privileges as the compromised user (NVD Database).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in updated versions of the affected software. Users should update their Adobe Acrobat and Reader installations to versions newer than 22.001.20142 for the continuous track, 20.005.30334 for the classic 2020 track, or 17.012.30229 for the classic 2017 track (Adobe Advisory).

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