CVE-2014-0568

Name: CVE-2014-0568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-17T10:55:06.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0568 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NtSetInformationFile system call hook feature in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.12 and 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently execute native code in a privileged context, via an NTFS junction attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NtSetInformationFile system call hook feature in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.12 and 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently execute native code in a privileged context, via an NTFS junction attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.12%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.6
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.7
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.8
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.9
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.10
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.1.11
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.8
Adobe	Acrobat	10.0
Adobe	Acrobat	10.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	10.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	10.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.4
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.5
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.6
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.7
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.8
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.9
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.10
Adobe	Acrobat	10.1.11
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.8

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0568?

How severe is CVE-2014-0568?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0568 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0568?

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Source: NVD / NIST