CVE-2014-0546

Name: CVE-2014-0546
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-12T21:55:06.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 22.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0546 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.11 and 11.x before 11.0.08 on Windows allow attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently execute native code in a privileged context, via unspecified vectors.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 22.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.11 and 11.x before 11.0.08 on Windows allow attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently execute native code in a privileged context, via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

22.33%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 15, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 10.0, < 10.1.11
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 11.0, < 11.0.08
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 10.0, < 10.1.11
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 11.0, < 11.0.08

References

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-19.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030711Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-19.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030711Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/199Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-0546US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0546?

How severe is CVE-2014-0546?

CVE-2014-0546 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0546?

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