CVE-2008-2992

KEV
Published: Nov 04, 2008 Last Modified: Ott 22, 2025
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
HIGH 9,3
Source: [email protected]
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete

Description

AI Translation Available

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file that calls the util.printf JavaScript function with a crafted format string argument, a related issue to CVE-2008-1104.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,9376
Percentile
1,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

787

Out-of-bounds Write

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Availability Other
Potential Impacts:
Modify Memory Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Unexpected State
Applicable Platforms
Languages: Assembly, C, C++, Memory-Unsafe
Technologies: ICS/OT
Likelihood of Exploit: High
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Exploit

Adobe Reader - 'util.printf()' JavaScript Function Stack Overflow …

Verified

Adobe Reader - 'util.printf()' JavaScript Function Stack Overflow (1)

Author: Elazar Published: Status: Verified
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Exploit

Adobe Reader - 'util.printf()' JavaScript Function Stack Overflow …

Verified

Adobe Reader - 'util.printf()' JavaScript Function Stack Overflow (2)

Author: Debasis Mohanty Published: Status: Verified
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Exploit

Adobe - 'util.printf()' Local Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (1)

Verified Metasploit Framework (MSF)

Adobe - 'util.printf()' Local Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (1)

Author: Metasploit Published: Status: Verified
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Exploit

Adobe - 'util.printf()' Local Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (2)

Verified Metasploit Framework (MSF)

Adobe - 'util.printf()' Local Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (2)

Author: Metasploit Published: Status: Verified
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Application

Acrobat by Adobe

Product Information
Vendor Adobe
Product Acrobat
Version Range Affected
To 8.1.2 (inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Solaris by Oracle

Product Information
Vendor Oracle
Product Solaris
Version 10
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Application

Acrobat Reader by Adobe

Product Information
Vendor Adobe
Product Acrobat Reader
Version Range Affected
To 8.1.2 (inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalo…
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2008…
http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-1…
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
http://osvdb.org/49520
http://osvdb.org/49520
http://secunia.com/advisories/29773
http://secunia.com/advisories/29773
http://secunia.com/advisories/32700
http://secunia.com/advisories/32700
http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
http://secunia.com/advisories/35163
http://secunia.com/advisories/35163
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-14/
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-14/
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4549
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4549
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=8…
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=800801
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=9…
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=909609
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6994
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6994
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7006
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7006
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.h…
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.html
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/adobe-reader-buffer-ove…
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/adobe-reader-buffer-overflow
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/593409
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/593409
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498027/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498027/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498032/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498032/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498055/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498055/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30035
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30035
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32091
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32091
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021140
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021140
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.html
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.html
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3001
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3001
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0098
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0098
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-072/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-072/
http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-1…
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
http://osvdb.org/49520
http://osvdb.org/49520
http://secunia.com/advisories/29773
http://secunia.com/advisories/29773
http://secunia.com/advisories/32700
http://secunia.com/advisories/32700
http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
http://secunia.com/advisories/35163
http://secunia.com/advisories/35163
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-14/
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-14/
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4549
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4549
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=8…
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=800801
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=9…
http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=909609
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6994
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6994
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7006
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7006
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.h…
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.html
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/adobe-reader-buffer-ove…
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/adobe-reader-buffer-overflow
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/593409
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/593409
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498027/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498027/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498032/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498032/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498055/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498055/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30035
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30035
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32091
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32091
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021140
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021140
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.html
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.html
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3001
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3001
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0098
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0098
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-072/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-072/