CVE-2008-2641 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Adobe Reader via input validation flaws in JavaScript methods.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-2641?
CVE-2008-2641 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, published on 25 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.9 and earlier, and 8.0 through 8.1.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to an "input validation issue in a JavaScript method."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2641?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat 3d, Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2641?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-2641 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2641 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g44h-jfwm-hrw7.