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CVE-2008-2992

Adobe Reader and Acrobat Input Validation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 98.5%
  1. Published4 Nov 2008
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain an input validation issue in a JavaScript method that could potentially lead to remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022Used in ransomware

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file that calls the util.printf JavaScript function with a crafted format string argument, a related issue to CVE-2008-1104.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Acrobat≤ 8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader≤ 8.1.2
Oracle Solaris10

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2008-2992 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2008-2992 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2008-2992?

CVE-2008-2992 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 98.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2008-2992?

Affected products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Oracle Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2992?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.