#VU62233 Security restrictions bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2022-28244

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62233

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28244

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Reader

Software vendor:
Adobe

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a design error when handling PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and gain access to sensitive information.

Install updates from vendor's website.

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