Vulnerability identifier: #VU65239
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-2022-34236
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Reader
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 boundary error when processing embedded fonts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 17.008.30051 - 17.012.30229, 20.001.30002 - 20.013.20074, 22.001.20085 - 22.001.20142
Adobe Reader: 17.012.30227 - 17.012.30229, 20.005.30331 - 2020.013.20074, 22.001.20085 - 22.001.20142
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-32.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-979/
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.