Vulnerability identifier: #VU66335
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing embedded fonts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 22.001.20085 - 22.001.20169, 20.001.30002 - 20.013.20074, 17.008.30051 - 17.012.30249
Adobe Reader: 22.001.20085 - 22.001.20169, 20.005.30331 - 20.005.30362, 2020.001.30002 - 2020.013.20074, 17.012.30227 - 17.012.30249, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.012.30229
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-39.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1112/
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.