HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2022-34223 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 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.

References

CVE: CVE-2022-34223

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

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:CVE2022-34223UAF

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader CVE-2022-34223 Use After Free

Extended Description

References

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