CVE-2011-2098

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.3, 9.x before 9.4.5, and 10.x before 10.1 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a…

published June 16, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty vulnerability lurking in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could let an attacker run arbitrary code or cause a denial of service! This is like a sneaky intruder slipping a fake document into your office — it could lead to chaos! Think of Adobe Reader and Acrobat as the reception desk of an office complex. If a malicious outsider hands over a forged document, nobody checks it properly, and they can waltz right in and mess with everything behind the scenes! If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they want, leading to potential data breaches or a complete halt in service due to memory corruption. This could disrupt your workflow, causing absolute mayhem for anyone relying on these applications!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Reader and Acrobat as the reception desk of an office complex. If a malicious outsider hands over a forged document, nobody checks it properly, and they can waltz right in and mess with everything behind the scenes! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows exploitation via unspecified vectors, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption. Essentially, the applications fail to validate certain inputs properly, opening the door for attackers.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they want, leading to potential data breaches or a complete halt in service due to memory corruption. This could disrupt your workflow, causing absolute mayhem for anyone relying on these applications! To safeguard your digital workspace, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available. Specifically, ensure you're running version 8.3 or later for 8.x, 9.4.5 for 9.x, and 10.1 for 10.x. Regularly check for updates to stay protected! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software up to date — your defenses are key to a secure environment! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06846 · 94.0th percentile
Published
2011-06-16T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUN 23:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.3, 9.x before 9.4.5, and 10.x before 10.1 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a…
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