How severe is CVE-2014-9150?

CVE-2014-9150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9150 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9150?

CVE-2014-9150 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9150?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9150 published?

CVE-2014-9150 was published on 2014-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9150

CVE-2014-9150 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2014-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in the MoveFileEx call hook feature in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently write to files in arbitrary locations, via an NTFS junction attack, a similar issue to CVE-2014-0568.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9150?: Race condition in the MoveFileEx call hook feature in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently write to files in arbitrary locations, via an NTFS junction attack, a similar issue to CVE-2014-0568.
How severe is CVE-2014-9150?: CVE-2014-9150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9150 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9150?: CVE-2014-9150 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9150?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9150 published?: CVE-2014-9150 was published on 2014-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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