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CVE-2011-0593 is a remote code execution flaw in old Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions for Windows and Mac OS X. A specially crafted U3D file can trigger a decompression buffer overflow. The main business risk is compromise of legacy desktops that still open untrusted documents with vulnerable Adobe software. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy Windows and Mac endpoints still running vulnerable Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions. Modern, updated installations should not be affected based on the fixed version boundaries in the source bundle. Prioritize remediation if legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains in the environment, especially on endpoints exposed to external files. The issue is old, but arbitrary code execution in document-handling software remains a meaningful compromise path. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to fixed versions or later.; Prioritize systems handling external documents or email attachments.; Retire unsupported Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions where possible..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12258CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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