Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-2992

Public exploit exists!
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.
Published 2008-11-04 18:29:48
Updated 2018-10-30 16:25:17
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code

CVE-2008-2992 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

CISA vulnerability name:
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Input Validation Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain an input validation issue in a JavaScript method that could potentially lead to remote code execution.
Added on 2022-03-03 Action due date 2022-03-24

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-2992

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 97.23%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 100 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

Metasploit modules for CVE-2008-2992

  • Adobe util.printf() Buffer Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2008-02-08
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/windows/fileformat/adobe_utilprintf
    This module exploits a buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat Professional < 8.1.3. By creating a specially crafted pdf that a contains malformed util.printf() entry, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>
  • Adobe util.printf() Buffer Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2008-02-08
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/windows/browser/adobe_utilprintf
    This module exploits a buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat Professional < 8.1.3. By creating a specially crafted pdf that a contains malformed util.printf() entry, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-2992

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
9.3
 HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2008-2992

References for CVE-2008-2992

Products affected by CVE-2008-2992

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