HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2022-34233 Use After Free

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Acrobat Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.001.20142 (and earlier), 20.005.30334 (and earlier) and 17.012.30229 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

References

CVE: CVE-2022-34233

URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-32.html

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE-2022-34233UF

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2022-34233 Use After Free

Extended Description

References

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