CVE-2014-0512: Critical severity Adobe Acrobat reader vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2014
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Updated

Adobe Reader 11.0.06 allows attackers to bypass a PDF sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Acrobat reader=11.0.6

Event History

Mar 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0512?

CVE-2014-0512 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass sandbox protections in Adobe Reader.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0512?

To fix CVE-2014-0512, update Adobe Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe, addressing the vulnerability.

3

What versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2014-0512?

CVE-2014-0512 specifically affects Adobe Reader version 11.0.6.

4

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2014-0512?

Exploiting CVE-2014-0512 can enable attackers to execute malicious code outside the application's sandbox, leading to potential system compromise.

5

How was CVE-2014-0512 discovered?

CVE-2014-0512 was demonstrated by VUPEN during the Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014, highlighting its exploitability.

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