CVE-2011-4372

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 9.5, and 10.x before 10.1.2, on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published January 10, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unexpected memory hiccup could let attackers run wild! Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 9.5 and 10.x before 10.1.2 are vulnerable to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. 🔥 Think of it like a library where anyone can sneak in and rewrite the catalog, causing chaos for everyone looking for their favorite book. Without proper checks, the system can be manipulated to suit an attacker's needs. This vulnerability is like leaving the front door to your home wide open; an attacker could gain control of your system, potentially leading to data theft or service disruptions. Imagine a computer crashing at the worst possible moment—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a library where anyone can sneak in and rewrite the catalog, causing chaos for everyone looking for their favorite book. Without proper checks, the system can be manipulated to suit an attacker's needs. The issue lies in unspecified vectors that cause memory corruption in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. These flaws could be exploited by specially crafted content, putting users at risk.

What to do

This vulnerability is like leaving the front door to your home wide open; an attacker could gain control of your system, potentially leading to data theft or service disruptions. Imagine a computer crashing at the worst possible moment—absolutely devastating! To stay safe, upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 9.5 or 10.1.2 or later if you're using older versions. Keep your software up to date regularly to avoid similar vulnerabilities in the future. 🛡️ You've got this! With a quick update, you'll have your defenses up and running in no time. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12584 · 96.2th percentile
Published
2012-01-10T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 21:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 9.5, and 10.x before 10.1.2, on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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