CVE-2022-44514
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 19, 2024
CWE ID 416
Summary
CVE-2022-44514 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 and earlier, 20.005.3031x and earlier, and 17.012.30205 and earlier. This issue can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain control of an affected system. Exploitation requires users to open a specially crafted file, making it a potential threat through email attachments or malicious websites. Users are urged to update their Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
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