CVE-2008-4816
First published: Wed Nov 05 2008(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1-unknown | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1-unknown | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1-unknown | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=8.0 | |
| Adobe Downloader |
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Reference Links
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3001
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021140
Frequently Asked Questions
What versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2008-4816?
Adobe Reader versions 8.1.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2008-4816.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-4816 exploit?
CVE-2008-4816 exploits unspecified vulnerabilities in the Download Manager of Adobe Reader.
What impact does CVE-2008-4816 potentially have on users?
CVE-2008-4816 could allow remote attackers to change Internet Security options on a client machine.
How can I mitigate the risk from CVE-2008-4816?
To mitigate CVE-2008-4816, users should update Adobe Reader to a version higher than 8.1.2.
Are there any known vectors for exploiting CVE-2008-4816?
The vectors for exploiting CVE-2008-4816 are currently unknown.
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