CVE-2011-4371: High severity adobe acrobat reader vulnerability
Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 9.5, and 10.x before 10.1.2, on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4371?
CVE-2011-4371 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4371?
To fix CVE-2011-4371, you should update Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader to versions 9.5, 10.1.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4371?
CVE-2011-4371 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 9.5 and 10.x versions prior to 10.1.2 on Windows and Mac OS X.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-4371?
CVE-2011-4371 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through heap memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4371 while I update?
While there is no formal workaround for CVE-2011-4371, avoiding the use of Adobe Acrobat and Reader until updated can mitigate risks.