CVE-2011-0595

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows and Mac OS X allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…

published February 10, 2011

CVSS
—
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted U3D file is all it takes to trigger this sneaky buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat! Think of it like opening a package that looks fine on the outside but has a ticking time bomb inside — when you try to unpack it, everything explodes in your face! 💥 An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially gaining control over your files, installing malware, or stealing sensitive information. It's a recipe for chaos, making your machine a playground for malicious actors!

Put simply

Think of it like opening a package that looks fine on the outside but has a ticking time bomb inside — when you try to unpack it, everything explodes in your face! 💥 This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow during the decompression of a crafted Universal 3D (U3D) file, which can lead to executing arbitrary code. It's a different beast than other related vulnerabilities, but just as dangerous!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially gaining control over your files, installing malware, or stealing sensitive information. It's a recipe for chaos, making your machine a playground for malicious actors! To secure your systems, patch Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions — 10.0.1 or later for 10.x, 9.4.2 or later for 9.x, and 8.2.6 or later for 8.x. Always verify the sources of U3D files before opening them! You've got this! By keeping your software updated, you can lock down your defenses against these sneaky attacks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09920 · 95.6th percentile
Published
2011-02-10T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 17:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows and Mac OS X allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
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