CVE-2012-4363

CVE-2012-4363 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader through 10.1.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, related to "sixteen more crashes affecting Windows, OS X, or both systems."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4363?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader through 10.1.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, related to "sixteen more crashes affecting Windows, OS X, or both systems."
How severe is CVE-2012-4363?
CVE-2012-4363 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4363 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-2012-4363?
CVE-2012-4363 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 76 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4363?
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-2012-4363 published?
CVE-2012-4363 was published on 2012-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (76)

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