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Live intelligence Updated 20 Aug 2026 · 01:51 UTC

Adobe, Oracle · Acrobat, Acrobat and Reader, Acrobat Reader +1 more

CVE-2008-2992

Adobe Reader and Acrobat Input Validation Vulnerability

Recommended action

Treat this as an immediate remediation priority. Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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CVSS7.8
EPSS98.5%
KEVYes
ExploitationConfirmed exploitation
PatchPatch or guidance available ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

CISA lists this vulnerability as known to be exploited; exploitation is confirmed; EPSS is 98.5%; technical severity is CVSS 7.8.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file that calls the util.printf JavaScript function with a crafted format string argument, a related issue to CVE-2008-1104.

Who should care

  • Teams operating Acrobat, Acrobat and Reader, Acrobat Reader +1 more
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Acrobat, Acrobat and Reader, Acrobat Reader +1 more is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Vendor remediation

Patch and remediation links

Use the vendor source below to confirm the correct fixed version, package or mitigation for your affected product.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-119
Affected versions
Adobe Acrobat (End Including: 8.1.2); Adobe Acrobat and Reader; Adobe Acrobat Reader (End Including: 8.1.2); Oracle Solaris (Version: 10)
Published
4 November 2008
Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 98.5%
  4. Signal calculated at 86

External references

Live public intelligence This assessment combines public-source evidence. Validate the affected product, version and exposure against your own environment before making a risk decision.