CVE-2011-2462
HighExploitedPublic exploitacroread: U3D memory corruption vulnerability (APSB11-30)
Published Dec 6, 2011 · Updated Nov 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-2462 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 Dec 7, 2011. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:9.4.7-1.el4, acroread 0:9.4.7-1.el5, acroread 0:9.4.7-1.el6.
- 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)
89%
Higher than 99.7% 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
Unspecified vulnerability in the U3D component in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.1.1 and earlier on Windows and Mac OS X, and Adobe Reader 9.x through 9.4.6 on UNIX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in December 2011.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 7, 2011 | 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 | 10.1.1 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | See advisory | 10.1.1 |
| acroreadredhat | See advisory | 0:9.4.7-1.el4 |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:9.4.7-1.el4, 0:9.4.7-1.el5, 0:9.4.7-1.el6
Acrobat
10.1.1
Acrobat Reader
10.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 6, 2011
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 7, 2011
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryRHSA-2012:0011
- advisoryhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-04.html
- advisoryTA11-350A
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in the U3D component in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.1.1 and earlier on Windows and Mac OS X, and Adobe Reader 9.x through 9.4.6 on UNIX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in December…
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 Dec 7, 2011.
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 0:9.4.7-1.el4, acroread 0:9.4.7-1.el5, acroread 0:9.4.7-1.el6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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