CVE-2008-0655
HighExploitedPublic exploitacroread: unspecified vulnerabilities
Published Feb 6, 2008 · Updated Nov 12, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-0655 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), acroread (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 9, 2008. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el3.6, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el4.2, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 9, 2008 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | See advisory | 8.1.2 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | See advisory | 8.1.2 |
| acroreadredhat | See advisory | 0:8.1.2-1.el3.6 |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:8.1.2-1.el3.6, 0:8.1.2-1.el4.2, 0:8.1.2-1.el5.3
Acrobat
8.1.2
Acrobat Reader
8.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 6, 2008
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 9, 2008
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Nov 12, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisoryhttp://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb403079&sliceId=1
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0144
- advisory28851
- advisory28983
- advisory29065
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe); Acrobat Reader (Adobe); acroread (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 9, 2008.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el3.6, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el4.2, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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