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CVE-2014-0568

10.0 · HIGH

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 c…

Published Sep 17, 2014adobeEPSS 4.12%

Overview

CVE-2014-0568 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat_reader. It was published on September 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update acrobat_reader 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

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References

Refhelpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-20.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69828Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1030853Refcode.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=94Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96000Refhelpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-20.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69828Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1030853Refcode.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=94Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96000

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0568?

CVE-2014-0568 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat_reader. It was published on September 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0568?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2014-0568?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update acrobat_reader 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-2014-0568?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-0568 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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