CVE-2008-0655

Name: CVE-2008-0655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-07T21:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 36.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0655 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 36.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

36.84%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 22, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	< 8.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	< 8.1.2

References

https://blogs.adobe.com/acroread/2008/02/adobe_reader_812_for_linux_and.htmlBroken Link
https://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb403079&sliceId=1Vendor Advisory
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00007.htmlBroken Link
https://secunia.com/advisories/28802Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/28851Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/28983Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/29065Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/29205Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/30840Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
https://securitytracker.com/id?1019346Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239286-1Broken Link
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0144.htmlBroken Link
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27641Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0425Broken Link
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1966/referencesBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10299Broken Link
https://blogs.adobe.com/acroread/2008/02/adobe_reader_812_for_linux_and.htmlBroken Link
https://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb403079&sliceId=1Vendor Advisory
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00007.htmlBroken Link
https://secunia.com/advisories/28802Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/28851Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/28983Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/29065Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/29205Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://secunia.com/advisories/30840Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
https://securitytracker.com/id?1019346Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239286-1Broken Link
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0144.htmlBroken Link
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27641Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0425Broken Link
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1966/referencesBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10299Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2008-0655US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0655?

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

How severe is CVE-2008-0655?

CVE-2008-0655 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 36.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0655?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST