CVE-2008-4814 Code injection in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3543-r684-9c6x.