CVE-2022-28252

Name: CVE-2022-28252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T18:15:27.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 9.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28252 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 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 bypass mitigations such as ASLR. EPSS estimates a 9.03% 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 bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

9.03%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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-2022-28252?

How severe is CVE-2022-28252?

CVE-2022-28252 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28252?

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