CVE-2012-4157

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.2 and 10.x before 10.1.4 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published August 15, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
46%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code! This isn’t your standard bug - think of it as an uninvited guest crashing a party! 🎉 Imagine your house had a hidden backdoor that even you didn’t know about, and any random stranger could sneak in. This vulnerability acts like that sneaky entry point, giving bad actors potential access to execute harmful commands. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution or even a denial of service, meaning your Adobe Reader could crash or behave erratically. It’s like having a wild party where unexpected guests take control, wreaking havoc on your files and system!

Put simply

Imagine your house had a hidden backdoor that even you didn’t know about, and any random stranger could sneak in. This vulnerability acts like that sneaky entry point, giving bad actors potential access to execute harmful commands. This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows memory corruption through unspecified vectors, enabling attackers to run malicious code without proper authorization. This means that a simple crafted document could lead to an unexpected takeover of your system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution or even a denial of service, meaning your Adobe Reader could crash or behave erratically. It’s like having a wild party where unexpected guests take control, wreaking havoc on your files and system! To safeguard yourself, update Adobe Reader or Acrobat to version 9.5.2 or 10.1.4 or later immediately. Make sure to regularly check for updates to maintain your security posture against potential threats. You've got this! Stay updated, and you'll keep those pesky vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.45755 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2012-08-15T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 10:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.2 and 10.x before 10.1.4 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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