Vulnerability identifier: #VU68159

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-2022-38437

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
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 use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 22.001.20085 - 22.002.20212, 20.005.30331 - 20.005.30381, 2020.001.30002 - 2020.013.20074, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.012.30229

Adobe Acrobat: 22.001.20085 - 22.002.20212, 20.001.30002 - 20.013.20074, 17.008.30051 - 17.012.30229

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-46.html

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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.