CVE-2013-2729
Published: March 28, 2022
Official Description
Integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to execute remote code.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Arbitrary Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to execute remote code.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
An integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to execute remote code. This is a critical flaw given its high EPSS score of 0.89132, indicating a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Attackers can remotely execute code on affected systems.
Apply all available security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Ensure these applications are kept up-to-date to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-2729 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-2013-2729 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-2013-2729 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