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.

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.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2012-0777?

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

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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CVE-2012-0777

medium

6.8

CWE

119

10/4/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-0777: Buffer Overflow

Q: 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.

First published: Tue Apr 10 2012(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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager	>=9.0<9.5.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager	>=10.0<10.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Kernel
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=9.0<9.5.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=10.0<10.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2012-0777?
CVE-2012-0777 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Mac OS X and Linux systems.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2012-0777?
CVE-2012-0777 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Mac OS X and Linux systems.
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.
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.