CVE-2008-2549: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2549: Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 and earlier, and before 7.1.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document, as demonstrated by 2008-HI2.pdf.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Adobe Acrobat Reader flaw can crash the application when a user opens a malformed PDF, with possible arbitrary code execution noted in the CVE description. Business risk mainly exists where legacy Reader versions remain in use, especially on systems that open untrusted PDFs from email, web downloads, or archives. Exposure is most likely in unmanaged legacy desktops, old virtual images, bundled appliance environments, or archived systems still using affected Acrobat Reader versions. Modern environments are unlikely to be exposed unless legacy software remains installed. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with moderate urgency. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but public exploit availability and possible code execution justify removing affected Reader versions from business systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 and earlier, and versions before 7.1.1.; Apply Adobe guidance from APSB08-19 and APSB09-04 where applicable.; Remove unsupported Reader versions from endpoints that handle untrusted PDFs..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 4, 2008, 19:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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acrobatreader-pdf-dos(42886)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
5687CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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