Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Download Manager in Adobe Reader 8.1.2 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to change Internet Security options on a client machine via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 8.1.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 8.0 |
| Adobe | Download Manager | All versions |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- 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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- 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-2008-4816?
CVE-2008-4816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in the Download Manager in Adobe Reader 8.1.2 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to change Internet Security options on a client machine via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-4816?
CVE-2008-4816 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Download Manager.