CVE-2014-0546: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 12 2014(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.11 and 11.x before 11.0.08 on Windows allow attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently execute native code in a privileged context, via unspecified vectors.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<10.1.11 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0<11.0.08 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<10.1.11 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0<11.0.08 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| 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 | =10.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.10 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.7 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| 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 | =10.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.10 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | =11.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the affected versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat for CVE-2014-0546?
CVE-2014-0546 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x before 10.1.11 and 11.x before 11.0.08.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-0546?
CVE-2014-0546 is a security flaw that allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and execute native code in a privileged context.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2014-0546?
CVE-2014-0546 specifically affects the Windows platform for Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
How can I mitigate CVE-2014-0546?
Mitigation for CVE-2014-0546 involves updating Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 10.1.11 or 11.0.08 and later.
What is the risk of not addressing CVE-2014-0546?
Failing to address CVE-2014-0546 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to data compromise.
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