CVE-2013-2729
HighExploitedPublic exploitacroread: multiple code execution flaws (APSB13-15)
Published May 14, 2013 · Updated Nov 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-2729 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) and 6 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 7, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:9.5.5-1.el5_9, acroread 0:9.5.5-1.el6_4, Acrobat 9.5.5.
- 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)
67%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.5, 10.x before 10.1.7, and 11.x before 11.0.03 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2727.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 7, 2014 | Apr 18, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 28, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | See advisory | 9.5.5 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | See advisory | 9.5.5 |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux EusRedhat | 5.9, 6.4 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux ServerRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:9.5.5-1.el5_9, 0:9.5.5-1.el6_4
Acrobat
9.5.5
Acrobat Reader
9.5.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 7, 2014
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 28, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:0809
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0826
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0826
- advisoryGLSA-201308-03
- patchhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-15.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.5, 10.x before 10.1.7, and 11.x before 11.0.03 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2727.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe); Acrobat Reader (Adobe); Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) versions 6.0, 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 Aug 7, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 28, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 18, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:9.5.5-1.el5_9, acroread 0:9.5.5-1.el6_4, Acrobat 9.5.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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