Vulnerability Description
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that (1) performs unspecified actions on a Collab object that trigger memory corruption, related to a GetCosObj method; or (2) contains a malformed PDF object that triggers memory corruption during parsing.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 8.1.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4564
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=800801
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-04.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498056/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498057/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32100
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021140
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3001
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4813?
CVE-2008-4813 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that (1) performs unspecified actions on a Collab object that ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4813?
CVE-2008-4813 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4813?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.