CVE-2008-4814 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a JavaScript input validation flaw in Adobe Reader, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.

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-2008-4814?

CVE-2008-4814 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, published on 5 Nov 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 a JavaScript method in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to an "input validation issue."

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4814?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4814?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-4814 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4814 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Acrobat vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3543-r684-9c6x.

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