CVE-2011-2101: Code Injection

Published 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 do not properly restrict script, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, related to a "cross document script execution vulnerability."

Affected Software

73 affected components

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=8.2.6

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

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Adobe Acrobat=8.0

Adobe Acrobat=8.1

Adobe Acrobat=8.1.1

Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2

Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3

Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4

Adobe Acrobat=8.1.5

Adobe Acrobat=8.1.6

Adobe Acrobat=8.1.7

Adobe Acrobat=8.2

Adobe Acrobat=8.2.1

Adobe Acrobat=8.2.2

Adobe Acrobat=8.2.3

Adobe Acrobat=8.2.4

Adobe Acrobat=8.2.5

Adobe Acrobat=8.2.6

Adobe Acrobat=9.0

Adobe Acrobat=9.1

Adobe Acrobat=9.1.1

Adobe Acrobat=9.1.2

Adobe Acrobat=9.1.3

Adobe Acrobat=9.2

Adobe Acrobat=9.3

Adobe Acrobat=9.3.1

Adobe Acrobat=9.3.2

Adobe Acrobat=9.3.3

Adobe Acrobat=9.3.4

Adobe Acrobat=9.4

Adobe Acrobat=9.4.1

Adobe Acrobat=9.4.2

Adobe Acrobat=9.4.3

Adobe Acrobat=9.4.4

Adobe Acrobat=10.0

Adobe Acrobat=10.0.1

Adobe Acrobat=10.0.2

Adobe Acrobat=10.0.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-16.html

Event History

Jun 16, 2011

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

11:55 PM

DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2101?

CVE-2011-2101 has a critical severity rating as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted document.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2101?

To fix CVE-2011-2101, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available, which contain the necessary security patches.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2101?

CVE-2011-2101 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 8.3, 9.4.5, and 10.1.

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2011-2101?

CVE-2011-2101 impacts Adobe Reader and Acrobat running on Windows and Mac OS X.

What kind of attack is possible through CVE-2011-2101?

CVE-2011-2101 exploits a cross document script execution vulnerability, allowing arbitrary code execution.