CVE-2011-0562: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Adobe Reader and Acrobat Windows issue where the application may load a malicious DLL from the current folder. If an attacker can place that DLL where a victim opens a file, they may gain the victim's privileges. The bundle does not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints still running affected Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions. Modern, patched, or replaced installations are unlikely to be affected based on the version ranges provided. Prioritize remediation where legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains on Windows systems, especially shared or unmanaged endpoints. This is not presented as actively exploited, but it is a known public issue in widely deployed desktop software. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader or Acrobat 10.x to 10.0.1 or later.; Upgrade Adobe Reader or Acrobat 9.x to 9.4.2 or later.; Upgrade Adobe Reader or Acrobat 8.x to 8.2.6 or later..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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