CVE-2022-34221
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CVE-2022-34221 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 an Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') 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 10.83% 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 an Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') 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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Status
- Modified
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