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CVE-2008-4812

UnknownEPSS 8.80%

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CVE-2008-4812 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and the Explorer extension (aka AcroRd32Info), 8.1.2, 8.1.1, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers an out-of-bounds write, related to parsing of Type 1 fonts.. EPSS estimates a 8.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and the Explorer extension (aka AcroRd32Info), 8.1.2, 8.1.1, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers an out-of-bounds write, related to parsing of Type 1 fonts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.80%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
AdobeAcrobat<= 8.1.2Unknown
AdobeAcrobat8.1.1—
AdobeAcrobat Reader<= 8.0—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4812?
Array index error in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and the Explorer extension (aka AcroRd32Info), 8.1.2, 8.1.1, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers an out-of-bounds write, related to parsing of Type 1 fonts.
How severe is CVE-2008-4812?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4812 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4812?
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