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The vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 9.x, 10.x, and 11.x is due to an integer overflow issue. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability is different from CVE-2013-2727.
Overview
This CVE describes an integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 9.x, 10.x, and 11.x. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. It was published on May 16, 2013, and affects various versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Adobe Reader and Acrobat software to versions 9.5.5, 10.1.7, and 11.0.03 or later. Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the latest patches provided by Adobe to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- InformationInformation
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- ConstructionConstruction
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- MiningMining
