Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2022-44512

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing embedded fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2022-44512

External References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-737/
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.html

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader