CVE-2008-2042

Published May 8, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 5.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Javascript API in Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0.9 and possibly 8.1.1 exposes a dangerous method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or trigger a buffer overflow via a crafted PDF file that invokes app.checkForUpdate with a malicious callback function.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-2039 The Javascript API in Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0.9 and possibly 8.1.1 exposes a dangerous method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or trigger a buffer overflow via a crafted PDF file that invokes app.checkForUpdate with a malicious callback function.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:49 AM
Reserved
Apr 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 8, 2008, 12:20 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:52 PM