Vulnerability identifier: #VU65240

Vulnerability 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-2022-34215

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling Annotation objects. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds read and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 22.001.20085 - 22.001.20142, 20.001.30002 - 20.013.20074, 17.008.30051 - 17.012.30229

Adobe Reader: 22.001.20085 - 22.001.20142, 20.005.30331 - 20.005.30334, 2020.001.30002 - 2020.013.20074, 17.012.30227 - 17.012.30229, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.012.30229

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-32.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-983/

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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.