CVE-2008-2549
UnknownEPSS 41.25%
Last modified
CVE-2008-2549 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document, as demonstrated by 2008-HI2.pdf.. EPSS estimates a 41.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document, as demonstrated by 2008-HI2.pdf.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 8.1.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 3.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 4.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 4.0.5 |
| 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 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 5.0.11 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 5.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 6.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 6.0.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 6.0.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 6.0.3 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 6.0.4 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 6.0.5 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.3 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.4 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.5 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.6 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.7 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.8 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0.9 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 8.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 8.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 8.1.1 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-2549?
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document, as demonstrated by 2008-HI2.pdf.
How severe is CVE-2008-2549?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2549 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 41.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2549?
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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