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CVE-2008-2992

7.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

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 craf…

Published Nov 4, 2008adobeCWE-787EPSS 98.48%

Overview

CVE-2008-2992 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat. It was published on November 4, 2008 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update acrobat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
adobeacrobat0Affected
adobeacrobat_reader0Affected

References

Refdownload.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.htmlRefosvdb.org/49520Refsecunia.com/advisories/29773Refsecunia.com/advisories/32700Refsecunia.com/advisories/32872Refsecunia.com/advisories/35163Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2008-14/Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4549Refsupport.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=800801

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2992?

CVE-2008-2992 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat. It was published on November 4, 2008 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2008-2992?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2992?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update acrobat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2992?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2992 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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