CVE-2008-2992VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2008-2992: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Input Validation Vulnerability
Affects Adobe Acrobat and ReaderSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
- KEV deadline
- 03/24/2022
- Ransomware
- Used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS
- 99.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader have an input validation vulnerability in a JavaScript method that can lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is known to have been used in ransomware campaigns. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.