Hackers Target Patched Adobe Reader Flaw

Écrit par
Brian Prince
Brian Prince
Published: Nov 7, 2008
Updated: Feb 2, 2021
1 minute read
eWeek Le contenu et les recommandations de produits sont indépendants de la rédaction. Nous pouvons gagner de l'argent lorsque vous cliquez sur des liens vers nos partenaires. En savoir plus

Hackers have painted a bull’s-eye on an Adobe Reader flaw patched by the company earlier this week.

The attackers are targeting a vulnerability in Adobe Reader 8.1.2 uncovered by Core Security Technologies. According to an advisory from the SANS Institute’s Internet Storm Center, attackers are using malicious PDF files toexploit the bug, which Adobe Systems patched Nov. 4. If successfully exploited, the bug could allow hackers to take complete control of a compromised system.

The bug lies in the way Adobe Reader implements the JavaScript util.printf() function, and makes it possible to overwrite the program’s memory and control its execution flow. Exploit code for the flaw has already been posted to Milw0rm.

In addition to Reader, the bug affects Adobe Acrobat 8.1.2. Officials at Adobe advise users to either update their software to Version 9 of Reader and Acrobat, which are not susceptible to the attack, or deploy the patch.

eWeek Logo

eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis, buying guides, and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers. The site's focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content. eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis. Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT, business, enterprise software, startups, and more.

Propriété de TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. Tous droits réservés

Divulgation publicitaire : Certains des produits qui apparaissent sur ce site proviennent d'entreprises dont TechnologyAdvice reçoit une compensation. Cette compensation peut influencer la façon dont les produits apparaissent sur ce site, notamment l'ordre dans lequel ils apparaissent. TechnologyAdvice n'inclut pas toutes les entreprises ou tous les types de produits disponibles sur le marché.