How severe is CVE-2001-1069?

CVE-2001-1069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1069 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1069?

CVE-2001-1069 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1069?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1069 published?

CVE-2001-1069 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1069

CVE-2001-1069 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

libCoolType library as used in Adobe Acrobat (acroread) on Linux creates the AdobeFnt.lst file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify the file and possibly modify acroread's behavior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1069?: libCoolType library as used in Adobe Acrobat (acroread) on Linux creates the AdobeFnt.lst file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify the file and possibly modify acroread's behavior.
How severe is CVE-2001-1069?: CVE-2001-1069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1069 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1069?: CVE-2001-1069 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1069?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1069 published?: CVE-2001-1069 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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