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CVE-2008-4812

9.3 · HIGH

Array index error in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and the Explorer extension (aka AcroRd32Info), 8.1.2, 8.1.1, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document…

Published Nov 5, 2008adobeCWE-20EPSS 8.80%

Overview

CVE-2008-4812 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat. It was published on November 5, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Array index error in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and the Explorer extension (aka AcroRd32Info), 8.1.2, 8.1.1, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers an out-of-bounds write, related to parsing of Type 1 fonts.

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.htmlReflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=755Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/32700Refsecunia.com/advisories/32872Refsecunia.com/advisories/35163Refsupport.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=800801Refsupport.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=909609Refwww.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4812?

CVE-2008-4812 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat. It was published on November 5, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4812?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4812?

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-2008-4812?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4812 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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