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CVE-2023-22242: ZDI-CAN-19515: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-01-27 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-787

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.003.20282 (and earlier), 22.003.20281 (and earlier) and 20.005.30418 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.

Affected products

• Adobe Acrobat for Edge: from 20.001.30005 before 20.005.30436 — fixed in 20.005.30436
• Adobe Acrobat DC: before 22.003.20310 — fixed in 22.003.20310
• Adobe Acrobat Reader: from 20.001.30005 before 20.005.30436 — fixed in 20.005.30436
• Adobe Acrobat Reader: before 22.003.20310 — fixed in 22.003.20310

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Adobe Acrobat for Edge 20.005.30436; Adobe Acrobat DC 22.003.20310; Adobe Acrobat Reader 20.005.30436; Adobe Acrobat Reader 22.003.20310. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html

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