Is CVE-2008-2992 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2008-2992 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-2992 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2008-2992 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-2992?

CVE-2008-2992 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2008-2992

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:93.74%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain an input validation issue in a JavaScript method that could potentially lead to remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Reader and Acrobat Input Validation Vulnerability

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain an input validation issue in a JavaScript method that could potentially lead to remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain an input validation issue within a JavaScript method that could lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. The high EPSS score of 0.93739 and its inclusion in the KEV catalog confirm active exploitation and a high likelihood of future attacks.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable, likely through malicious PDF documents.

Recommended Action

Users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest patched versions. Exercise caution when opening PDF documents from untrusted sources and disable JavaScript execution 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-2008-2992 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-2008-2992 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.