CVE-2013-2723

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

⚡ Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 9.5.5, 10.1.7, and 11.0.03 leave the door wide open for attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption! Think of Adobe Reader as a trusted delivery service that opens packages without checking their contents first. If an attacker sends a cleverly disguised delivery, they could slip in something harmful, causing chaos! 📦💣 The consequences of this vulnerability are potentially devastating. An attacker could execute malicious code on your system, leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or a complete denial of service, crashing your applications. It's a digital disaster waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Reader as a trusted delivery service that opens packages without checking their contents first. If an attacker sends a cleverly disguised delivery, they could slip in something harmful, causing chaos! 📦💣 This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors, which could lead to memory corruption. When the software mishandles data, it opens the door for malicious code execution.

What to do

The consequences of this vulnerability are potentially devastating. An attacker could execute malicious code on your system, leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or a complete denial of service, crashing your applications. It's a digital disaster waiting to happen! Upgrade your Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 9.5.5, 10.1.7, or 11.0.3 or later to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to ensure your software is protected from these sneaky exploits! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to protect yourself from potential threats! 🛡️

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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