Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 7 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-35665 CVE-2022-35666 CVE-2022-35667 CVE-2022-35668 CVE-2022-35670 CVE-2022-35671 CVE-2022-35678 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-20 CWE-787 CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Adobe Acrobat Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Adobe Reader Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 7 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU66331
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35665
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 22.001.20169
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 2020.013.20074
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU66333
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35666
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a improper input validation when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 22.001.20169
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 2020.013.20074
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU66335
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35667
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing embedded fonts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 22.001.20169
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 2020.013.20074
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1112/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU66339
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35668
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a improper input validation when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and read system memory. MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 22.001.20169
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 2020.013.20074
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU66338
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35670
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a use-after-free error and read system memory. MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 22.001.20169
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 2020.013.20074
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU66340
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35671
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing embedded fonts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds read and read system memory.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 22.001.20169
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 2020.013.20074
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1115/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
7) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU66341
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35678
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds read and read system memory.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 22.001.20169
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 2020.013.20074
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1116/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
