Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

CVE-2022-44514

What is CVE-2022-44514?

CVE-2022-44514 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability found in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and several earlier versions. This security flaw allows for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, posing a significant risk of exploitation. For successful exploitation, an attacker must lure a victim into opening a specially crafted malicious file, which triggers the exploit and may lead to unauthorized actions on the user's system. Users are urged to update to the latest versions to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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