Vulnerability identifier: #VU62226

Vulnerability 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-2022-28262

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The 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 memory contents on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30306 - 15.006.30527, 17.008.30051 - 17.012.30205, 18.009.20044, 18.009.20050, 18.011.20035, 18.011.20038, 18.011.20040, 18.011.20055, 18.011.20058, 18.011.20063, 19.008.20071, 19.008.20080, 19.008.20081, 19.010.20064, 19.010.20069, 19.010.20091, 19.010.20098, 19.010.20100, 19.012.20034, 19.012.20035, 19.012.20036, 19.012.20040, 19.021.20047, 19.021.20056, 19.021.20058, 19.021.20061, 20.001.30002 - 20.013.20074, 21.001.20135 - 21.011.20039, 22.001.20085

Adobe Reader: 21.001.20135, 21.001.20149, 21.001.20150, 21.001.20155, 21.005.20054, 21.005.20058, 21.005.20060, 21.005.20148, 21.007.20091, 21.007.20095, 21.007.20096, 21.007.20099, 21.011.20039, 22.001.20085, 2015.006.30306 - 2020.013.20074

---

External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.html

---

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.