CVE-2012-0777: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 10, 2012
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Updated

The JavaScript API in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.1 and 10.x before 10.1.3 on Mac OS X and Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=9.0<9.5.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=10.0<10.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Acrobat>=9.0<9.5.1
Adobe Acrobat>=10.0<10.1.3

Event History

Apr 10, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0777?

CVE-2012-0777 has been identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0777?

To remediate CVE-2012-0777, users should update Adobe Reader to version 9.5.1 or later, or version 10.1.3 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2012-0777?

CVE-2012-0777 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Mac OS X and Linux systems.

4

What kinds of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-0777?

CVE-2012-0777 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

5

Are all versions of Adobe Reader vulnerable to CVE-2012-0777?

No, only Adobe Reader versions prior to 9.5.1 and 10.x before 10.1.3 are vulnerable to CVE-2012-0777.

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