Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2022-27791

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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 a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2022-27791

External References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.html

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader