CVE-2013-2734

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
6%
Percentile
92.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader could let an attacker execute arbitrary code—think of it as a rogue chef sneaking a surprise ingredient into your meal! 🍽️ Imagine dining at your favorite restaurant, but the chef slips in an ingredient you didn’t order—suddenly, your meal can turn into something entirely different, just like how this vulnerability lets attackers inject malicious code into your system without permission. If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution or even a denial of service, disrupting your workflow and potentially compromising sensitive information. It’s a troublesome scenario where your trusted software turns into a vehicle for chaos—talk about a dinner party gone wrong!

Put simply

Imagine dining at your favorite restaurant, but the chef slips in an ingredient you didn’t order—suddenly, your meal can turn into something entirely different, just like how this vulnerability lets attackers inject malicious code into your system without permission. This vulnerability exists in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 9.5.5, 10.1.7, and 11.0.03, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption through unspecified vectors.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution or even a denial of service, disrupting your workflow and potentially compromising sensitive information. It’s a troublesome scenario where your trusted software turns into a vehicle for chaos—talk about a dinner party gone wrong! To protect yourself, immediately update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions: 9.5.5, 10.1.7, or 11.0.03. Regularly check for updates to ensure you have the latest security patches applied. You've got this! By staying updated, you can lock this vulnerability down and keep your documents safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05582 · 92.9th 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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