CVE-2013-2722

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.5, 10.x before 10.1.7, and 11.x before 11.0.03 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published May 16, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected party crasher in Adobe Reader! This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, leaving your documents in a real mess. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant without a bouncer. Anyone can walk in, causing chaos in the kitchen and ruining orders. This vulnerability is like a sneaky guest who disrupts the entire dining experience! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code on your system or cause Adobe Reader to crash, leading to potential data leaks or loss of access to your important documents. The consequences could be frustrating and absolutely devastating, especially in a professional setting!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant without a bouncer. Anyone can walk in, causing chaos in the kitchen and ruining orders. This vulnerability is like a sneaky guest who disrupts the entire dining experience! 🍽️ This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption via unspecified vectors. It affects versions prior to 9.5.5, 10.1.7, and 11.0.03, making it a sneaky threat to users who haven't updated!

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code on your system or cause Adobe Reader to crash, leading to potential data leaks or loss of access to your important documents. The consequences could be frustrating and absolutely devastating, especially in a professional setting! To protect yourself, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to at least version 9.5.5, 10.1.7, or 11.0.03 immediately. Regularly check for updates to keep your software secure and consider enabling automatic updates for peace of mind. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay. ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04552 · 91.5th percentile
Published
2013-05-16T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 10:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.5, 10.x before 10.1.7, and 11.x before 11.0.03 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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