CVE-2013-0620

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.3, 10.x before 10.1.5, and 11.x before 11.0.1 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published January 10, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption bug in Adobe Reader can be a sneaky tripwire! Attackers can execute arbitrary code without breaking a sweat — a situation nobody wants to be in! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish with a hidden allergen. If the chef isn’t careful, customers might have a surprise that leaves them feeling unwell — the same goes for this flaw hiding in Adobe's software, waiting for someone to take a bite! This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code, giving them control over the system, or even causing a denial of service. Imagine malicious code crashing your essential document workflow — just devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish with a hidden allergen. If the chef isn’t careful, customers might have a surprise that leaves them feeling unwell — the same goes for this flaw hiding in Adobe's software, waiting for someone to take a bite! This flaw allows attackers to exploit memory corruption issues in Adobe Reader and Acrobat to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service. The vulnerability exists in versions prior to 9.5.3, 10.1.5, and 11.0.1. It's a sneaky one that can cause significant disruptions!

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code, giving them control over the system, or even causing a denial of service. Imagine malicious code crashing your essential document workflow — just devastating! To protect yourself, immediately update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 9.5.3 or later, 10.1.5 or later, or 11.0.1 to close off this avenue of attack. Regularly check for updates to keep your software secure! 🛡️ This is fixable! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and you'll ensure your digital fortress remains secure! You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05262 · 92.5th percentile
Published
2013-01-10T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 11:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.3, 10.x before 10.1.5, and 11.x before 11.0.1 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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