CVE-2011-2099: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 16 2011(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.3, 9.x before 9.4.5, and 10.x before 10.1 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2098.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-16.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025658
- http://osvdb.org/73061
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-166A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48246
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68013
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13684
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2099?
CVE-2011-2099 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2099?
To fix CVE-2011-2099, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions as specified by Adobe's security bulletins.
What versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2011-2099?
CVE-2011-2099 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 8.x before 8.3, 9.x before 9.4.5, and 10.x before 10.1.
Can CVE-2011-2099 lead to memory corruption?
Yes, CVE-2011-2099 can lead to memory corruption which may result in application crashes or exploitation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-2099?
While the best solution is to update software, disabling JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat may serve as a temporary workaround.
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