CVE-2013-3337

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 mysterious vulnerability lets attackers execute arbitrary code in older versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat — like allowing unauthorized guests to roam around your home! Think of your digital documents as a VIP party. If an attacker can slip in unnoticed, they can rearrange everything, spill secrets, or even kick out the guests — that's what this vulnerability can do to your files and systems! With this flaw, an attacker could potentially take over your machine or cause it to crash. That's a digital party foul that could lead to chaos, data loss, or worse! Imagine the devastation if sensitive information were compromised or systems went down suddenly.

Put simply

Think of your digital documents as a VIP party. If an attacker can slip in unnoticed, they can rearrange everything, spill secrets, or even kick out the guests — that's what this vulnerability can do to your files and systems! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows memory corruption via unspecified vectors, letting attackers run arbitrary code. It's like leaving a backdoor open at a high-security venue, which can lead to unauthorized access and disruption.

What to do

With this flaw, an attacker could potentially take over your machine or cause it to crash. That's a digital party foul that could lead to chaos, data loss, or worse! Imagine the devastation if sensitive information were compromised or systems went down suddenly. Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 9.5.5, 10.1.7, or 11.0.03 immediately. Keep your software up-to-date to avoid exploitation, and regularly audit your environment for potential vulnerabilities to ensure everything is secure. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be the hero of your digital domain! 🛡️

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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