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CVE-2008-2992

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed

Published: 2008-11-04 · Updated: 2026-06-16 · Source: NVD

Vulnerability overview

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.

Severity and scoring

CVSS score
7.8 · HIGH
CVSS version
3.1
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-787

CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.

Known exploitation and remediation

Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Affected product
Adobe · Acrobat and Reader
Added to catalog
2022-03-03
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA remediation due date
2022-03-24

CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.

Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.

Affected products and versions

  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 8.1.2

  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Through (inclusive): 8.1.2

  • cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.

Advisories and references

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