CVE-2012-2050: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 15 2012(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.2 and 10.x before 10.1.4 on Windows and Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | =9.4.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.5.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2050?
The severity of CVE-2012-2050 is critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2050?
To fix CVE-2012-2050, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 9.5.2 or later for version 9.x, or 10.1.4 or later for version 10.x.
What versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2012-2050?
CVE-2012-2050 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 9.x before 9.5.2 and 10.x before 10.1.4.
Can CVE-2012-2050 affect Mac OS X systems?
Yes, CVE-2012-2050 can affect both Windows and Mac OS X systems running the vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2012-2050?
CVE-2012-2050 is associated with a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
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