CVE-2013-0640
HighExploitedPublic exploitacroread: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code (APSB13-07)
Published Feb 13, 2013 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-0640 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), Opensuse and 7 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 13, 2013. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:9.5.4-1.el5_9, acroread 0:9.5.4-1.el6, Acrobat 9.5.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
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
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.4, 10.x before 10.1.6, and 11.x before 11.0.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 13, 2013 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | See advisory | 9.5.4 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | See advisory | 10.1.6 |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 11.4, 12.1 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux EusRedhat | 5.9, 6.4 | n/a |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:9.5.4-1.el5_9, 0:9.5.4-1.el6
Acrobat
9.5.4
Acrobat Reader
10.1.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 13, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 13, 2013
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2013:0335
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2013:0342
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:0349
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0551
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0551
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.4, 10.x before 10.1.6, and 11.x before 11.0.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe); Acrobat Reader (Adobe); Opensuse versions 11.4, 12.1, among others. 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 13, 2013.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:9.5.4-1.el5_9, acroread 0:9.5.4-1.el6, Acrobat 9.5.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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