CVE-2008-2042

Name: CVE-2008-2042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-08T00:20:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Javascript API in Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0.9 and possibly 8.1.1 exposes a dangerous method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or trigger a buffer overflow via a crafted PDF file that invokes app.checkForUpdate with a malicious callback function.. EPSS estimates a 5.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Javascript API in Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0.9 and possibly 8.1.1 exposes a dangerous method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or trigger a buffer overflow via a crafted PDF file that invokes app.checkForUpdate with a malicious callback function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.01%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 8.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat	3.0
Adobe	Acrobat	3.1
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5a
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5c
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.10
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.8
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.9
Adobe	Acrobat	7.1.0
Adobe	Acrobat	7.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat	7.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat	7.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat	7.1.4
Adobe	Acrobat	8.0
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 8.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	3.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	3.01
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	3.02
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0.5a
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0.5c
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.9
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.10

Showing 50 of 76 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2042?

How severe is CVE-2008-2042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2042?

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Source: NVD / NIST