CVE-2014-8456: Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.13 and 11.x before 11.0.10 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-8456 is an old Adobe Reader and Acrobat memory corruption issue on Windows and OS X. If exploited, it could let an attacker run code or crash the application. The source bundle does not provide the attack vector, CVSS score, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is limited to systems still running affected Adobe Reader or Acrobat 10.x or 11.x versions on Windows or OS X. Modern supported versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize remediation where legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains in use. The business risk is highest on user workstations handling outside PDFs, because the CVE allows code execution, but the evidence bundle does not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Reader/Acrobat 10.x to 10.1.13 or later, or 11.x to 11.0.10 or later.; Check Adobe APSB14-28 for vendor-specific update guidance and deployment notes.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations where business need no longer exists..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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