CVE-2014-0523

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.10 and 11.x before 11.0.07 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published May 14, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty vector in Adobe Reader could let attackers run wild with arbitrary code! This vulnerability affects versions before 10.1.10 and 11.0.07. 🎢 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in to cook without checking their credentials — you never know what kind of dish they might serve up! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute harmful code or even crash the application altogether, disrupting your work and potentially losing important files. It’s like having an unexpected surprise chef who completely burns the kitchen down!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in to cook without checking their credentials — you never know what kind of dish they might serve up! This vulnerability arises from unspecified memory corruption issues in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, allowing attackers to manipulate the application in harmful ways.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute harmful code or even crash the application altogether, disrupting your work and potentially losing important files. It’s like having an unexpected surprise chef who completely burns the kitchen down! Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 10.1.10 or 11.0.07 immediately to block any potential exploits. Regularly check for updates to keep all applications secure and review your security practices. 🛡️ You've got this! Patch up and keep your systems safe! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04035 · 90.5th percentile
Published
2014-05-14T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAY 10:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.10 and 11.x before 11.0.07 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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