CVE-2011-0596: The Bitmap parsing component in 2d.dll in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, an...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Adobe Reader and Acrobat flaw where a specially crafted bitmap image could crash the parser in a way that may run attacker-controlled code. Business risk is mainly legacy software exposure, especially endpoints still using affected 8.x, 9.x, or 10.x builds. Exposure is likely limited to environments retaining very old Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations. Check Windows and Mac OS X endpoints for Reader or Acrobat 10.x, 9.x, or 8.x versions below the fixed releases named in the CVE source bundle. Prioritize remediation where legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat is still present. This is a remote code execution class issue, but the main urgency depends on whether affected end-of-life versions remain in production. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions to fixed releases or later.; Remove unsupported 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations.; Check Adobe APSB11-03 and vendor guidance for applicable update paths..

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

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