Is CVE-2008-0655 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2008-0655 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-0655 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2008-0655 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-0655?

CVE-2008-0655 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2008-0655

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:68.77%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.6th

Official Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contains an unespecified vulnerability described as a design flaw which could allow a specially crafted file to be printed silently an arbitrary number of times.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Unspecified Vulnerability

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contains an unespecified vulnerability described as a design flaw which could allow a specially crafted file to be printed silently an arbitrary number of times.

Added to KEV: 2022-06-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-22

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Adobe Acrobat and Reader have a design flaw that allows a specially crafted file to be printed silently an arbitrary number of times. The high EPSS score of 0.68768 indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV. The flaw likely involves user interaction with a malicious file.

Recommended Action

Users of Adobe Acrobat and Reader should update to the latest versions. Exercise caution when opening or printing untrusted PDF files and disable automatic printing features if possible.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0655 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2008-0655 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.