Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-2727 is an integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat that could let an attacker run code when a vulnerable system processes malicious content. The public bundle names fixed releases for 9.x, 10.x, and 11.x branches. Remaining legacy installs should be treated as business risk because PDF readers commonly handle untrusted files. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or servers still running the affected Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions, including legacy Linux packages referenced by SUSE, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories. Prioritize remediation where vulnerable Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains on user workstations or shared systems. This is an older issue, but arbitrary code execution in PDF software creates meaningful risk if legacy installs persist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader/Acrobat to 9.5.5, 10.1.7, 11.0.03, or later supported versions.; Remove unsupported Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations where business need no longer exists.; Review Adobe, Red Hat, SUSE, and Gentoo advisories for platform-specific package guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16845CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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