CVE-2013-0640
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the acroform.dll in Adobe Reader that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Memory Corruption Vulnerability
An memory corruption vulnerability exists in the acroform.dll in Adobe Reader that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
A memory corruption vulnerability in acroform.dll within Adobe Reader allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.92355 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited, posing a significant risk.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It allows for remote code execution.
Users should update Adobe Reader to the latest secure version. Ensure that all software is kept up-to-date and consider using alternative PDF readers if Adobe Reader is not essential.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-0640 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-2013-0640 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-0640 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1