Vulnerability Description
Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) is affected by the use of a variable that has not been initialized when processing of embedded fonts, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted .pdf file
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20085 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20085 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30205 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30205 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-27794?
CVE-2022-27794 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) is affected by the use of a variable that has not been initialized when processing of e...
How severe is CVE-2022-27794?
CVE-2022-27794 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-27794?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Apple Macos, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat.