Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Summary

CVE-2022-44516 is a significant out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. This flaw arises when the software improperly parses specially crafted files, leading to potential read operations beyond the allocated memory boundaries. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass security mechanisms such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR). However, successful exploitation requires user interaction, as the victim must open a maliciously crafted file. Users of affected versions should take immediate steps to update their software and mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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