How severe is CVE-2008-0655?

CVE-2008-0655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2008-0655 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2008-0655 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0655?

CVE-2008-0655 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0655?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2008-0655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2008-0655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2008-0665. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).

When was CVE-2008-0655 published?

CVE-2008-0655 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0655

CVE-2008-0655 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-06-08). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-06-08)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2008-0665
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-06-08)
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2008-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0655?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0655?: CVE-2008-0655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2008-0655 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2008-0655 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0655?: CVE-2008-0655 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2008-0655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2008-0655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2008-0665. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).
When was CVE-2008-0655 published?: CVE-2008-0655 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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