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CVE-2008-4817

UnknownEPSS 8.91%

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CVE-2008-4817 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Download Manager in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that calls an AcroJS function with a long string argument, triggering heap corruption.. EPSS estimates a 8.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that calls an AcroJS function with a long string argument, triggering heap corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.91%

94.6th 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-2008-4817?
The Download Manager in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that calls an AcroJS function with a long string argument, triggering heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2008-4817?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4817 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4817?
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