CVE-2014-0493

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…

published January 15, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could let attackers execute arbitrary code, almost like giving an unwelcome guest the keys to your digital home! 🔑 Imagine you're hosting a party, and someone sneaks in without an invitation. They can mess with your music playlist or even unplug the snacks—this is what an attacker can do if they exploit this vulnerability! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, essentially crashing your system. It's like a party guest who, instead of mingling, throws a wild tantrum that disrupts everything!

Put simply

Imagine you're hosting a party, and someone sneaks in without an invitation. They can mess with your music playlist or even unplug the snacks—this is what an attacker can do if they exploit this vulnerability! This issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption through unspecified vectors in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 10.1.9 and 11.0.06 on both Windows and Mac OS X. It's a sneaky way of breaking in without setting off alarms.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, essentially crashing your system. It's like a party guest who, instead of mingling, throws a wild tantrum that disrupts everything! To protect yourself, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 10.1.9 or 11.0.06 or later. Regularly monitor for updates to stay ahead of any potential threats! You've got this! Follow those updates and you’ll be keeping your digital home safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05057 · 92.3th percentile
Published
2014-01-15T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 02:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…
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