CVE-2012-4363 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDF documents in Adobe Reader.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4363?
CVE-2012-4363 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, published on 21 Aug 2012. 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
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader through 10.1.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, related to "sixteen more crashes affecting Windows, OS X, or both systems."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4363?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4363?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4363 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-4363 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4363 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jxv-q65h-87wc.