CVE-2013-0641
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 32.45%
Last modified
CVE-2013-0641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.4, 10.x before 10.1.6, and 11.x before 11.0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 32.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.4, 10.x before 10.1.6, and 11.x before 11.0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 9.0, < 9.5.4 | — |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 10.0, < 10.1.6 | — |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 11.0, < 11.0.02 | — |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 10.0, < 10.1.6 | — |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 11.0, < 11.0.02 | — |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 9.0, < 9.5.4 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.9 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 6.4 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 5.9 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.4 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.1 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 | Sp4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp2 |
References
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2013/02/adobe-reader-and-acrobat-vulnerability-report.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0551.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-03.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/422807Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2013/02/adobe-reader-and-acrobat-vulnerability-report.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0551.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201308-03.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/422807Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-0641US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-0641?
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.4, 10.x before 10.1.6, and 11.x before 11.0.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.
How severe is CVE-2013-0641?
CVE-2013-0641 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 32.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0641?
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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