CVE-2011-0588: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-0588: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0562 and CVE-2011-0570.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older Adobe Reader and Acrobat flaw affects Windows installs that load a malicious DLL from the working directory. A local user could use it to gain higher privileges. It matters mainly where legacy Adobe versions remain installed. Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems running the listed legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions. Modern environments are exposed only if old software remains installed or unmanaged endpoints retain unsupported versions. Treat this as a legacy software hygiene issue unless affected versions are confirmed in production. Prioritize removal or upgrade of old Adobe installs on Windows endpoints, especially shared workstations and systems with weak software control. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions to the fixed versions or newer.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations from Windows endpoints.; Check Adobe APSB11-03 and vendor guidance for official remediation details..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 10, 2011, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12378CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
adobe-reader-dll-code-exec(65293)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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