CVE-2014-9158

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.13 and 11.x before 11.0.10 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published December 10, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Reader and Acrobat could be inviting unwelcome guests! These versions before 10.1.13 and 11.0.10 let attackers execute arbitrary code or crash your system, all without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a hidden back door; if the staff doesn't check everyone coming in, a rogue delivery could slip through unhindered, serving up trouble instead of food. 🍔🚪 An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to run any code they want, completely undermining your system's integrity, or they could simply crash it, leaving you in a digital lurch! It's like a surprise party for your system, but instead of balloons, it's chaos and confusion.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a hidden back door; if the staff doesn't check everyone coming in, a rogue delivery could slip through unhindered, serving up trouble instead of food. 🍔🚪 This vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption via unspecified vectors in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 10.1.13 and 11.0.10.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to run any code they want, completely undermining your system's integrity, or they could simply crash it, leaving you in a digital lurch! It's like a surprise party for your system, but instead of balloons, it's chaos and confusion. Immediate action is key! Upgrade to Adobe Reader 10.1.13 or 11.0.10 to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check Adobe’s website for updates to keep your software secure. Your proactive steps today ensure a safer tomorrow! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09731 · 95.5th percentile
Published
2014-12-10T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 21:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.13 and 11.x before 11.0.10 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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