Vulnerability 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 Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 8.1.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 8.1.2 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/49520Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29773Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32700Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35163Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-14/Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4549Broken LinkExploit
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=800801Broken Link
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=909609Broken Link
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.htmlBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/adobe-reader-buffer-overflowThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/593409Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.htmlBroken LinkPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2992?
CVE-2008-2992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2008-2992?
CVE-2008-2992 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2992?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Oracle Solaris.