CVE-2022-34219

Name: CVE-2022-34219
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-15T16:15:12.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 6.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34219 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 (and earlier), 20.005.30334 (and earlier) and 17.012.30229 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.. EPSS estimates a 6.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 (and earlier), 20.005.30334 (and earlier) and 17.012.30229 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution 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

6.06%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20142
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20142
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30334
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30334
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30331
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30331
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30229
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30229
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30227
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30227

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-32.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-32.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34219?

How severe is CVE-2022-34219?

CVE-2022-34219 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34219?

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