critical
9.3
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-2442: Input Validation

First published: Thu Sep 15 2011(Updated: )

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.3.1, 9.x before 9.4.6, and 10.x before 10.1.1 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "logic error vulnerability."

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=10.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.2.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.4.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.2.6
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=10.0.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.2.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.2.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.1.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.3.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.4.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.2.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.3.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.3.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=10.0.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.4.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.3.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=10.0.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager=9.4.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=10.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.4.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=10.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.4.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=10.0.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.4.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.4.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.6
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=10.0.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat Reader=10.0.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.4.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3

Remedy

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-24.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2442?

    CVE-2011-2442 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2442?

    To fix CVE-2011-2442, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 8.3.1, 9.4.6, or 10.1.1 or later.

  • Which versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2011-2442?

    CVE-2011-2442 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 8.3.1, 9.4.6, and 10.1.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2442?

    CVE-2011-2442 is classified as a logic error vulnerability.

  • Can I use Adobe Reader versions after the fixed versions for CVE-2011-2442 safely?

    Yes, using Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions later than 8.3.1, 9.4.6, or 10.1.1 will mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2011-2442.

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