How severe is CVE-2008-0726?

CVE-2008-0726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0726 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0726?

CVE-2008-0726 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-2008-0726?

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

When was CVE-2008-0726 published?

CVE-2008-0726 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0726

CVE-2008-0726 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments to the printSepsWithParams, which triggers memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0726?: Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments to the printSepsWithParams, which triggers memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2008-0726?: CVE-2008-0726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0726 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0726?: CVE-2008-0726 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-2008-0726?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0726 published?: CVE-2008-0726 was published on 2008-02-12 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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