CVE-2011-2102

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 10.1 on Windows and Mac OS X allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unknown…

published June 16, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could let attackers slip right past security checks like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat! 🎩 Picture a bouncer at an exclusive club who’s distracted, allowing anyone in without checking IDs — that’s what this vulnerability does to your digital documents! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow malicious actors to access sensitive information that should be protected, potentially leading to data breaches and unauthorized use of confidential documents. Yikes!

Put simply

Picture a bouncer at an exclusive club who’s distracted, allowing anyone in without checking IDs — that’s what this vulnerability does to your digital documents! This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and Mac OS X, meaning they could access secured content without proper authorization.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow malicious actors to access sensitive information that should be protected, potentially leading to data breaches and unauthorized use of confidential documents. Yikes! While no exploits are currently known, it’s crucial to upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 10.1 or later to close this door. Regularly checking for updates also helps keep your software secure. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to maintain your hero status in cybersecurity! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05067 · 92.3th percentile
Published
2011-06-16T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUN 23:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 10.1 on Windows and Mac OS X allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unknown…
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