Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2011-0598 is an old Adobe Reader and Acrobat flaw that could let an attacker run code when a vulnerable user opens content containing crafted ICC color data. The business risk is mainly legacy endpoints or unmanaged systems still running affected versions. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows or Mac systems with Adobe Reader or Acrobat below the fixed versions. Modern environments are exposed only if old software remains installed, bundled, or reachable through unmanaged endpoints. Treat this as a legacy software cleanup priority. It is serious because the impact is code execution, but urgency depends on whether affected Adobe versions still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to fixed or currently supported versions.; Remove unsupported Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions from managed endpoints.; Check Adobe APSB11-03 and vendor guidance for applicable platform updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- adobe-reader-ace-bo(65302)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12081CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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