How severe is CVE-2011-4371?

CVE-2011-4371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-4371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4371?

CVE-2011-4371 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4371?

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-2011-4371 published?

CVE-2011-4371 was published on 2012-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4371

CVE-2011-4371 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2012-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 9.5, and 10.x before 10.1.2, on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4371?: Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 9.5, and 10.x before 10.1.2, on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-4371?: CVE-2011-4371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4371?: CVE-2011-4371 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4371?: 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-2011-4371 published?: CVE-2011-4371 was published on 2012-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:9.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:reader:9.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:9.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:reader:9.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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