CVE-2022-28243

Name: CVE-2022-28243
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T18:15:27.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 10.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28243 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 10.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

10.69%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20085
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20085
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30205
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30205
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30314
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30314
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30311
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30311

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28243?

How severe is CVE-2022-28243?

CVE-2022-28243 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28243?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST