CVE-2013-3346
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
Adobe Reader and Acrobat contain a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Adobe Reader and Acrobat contain a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
Adobe Reader and Acrobat are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The high EPSS score of 0.89914 and its presence in CISA's KEV highlight this as a critical and actively exploited vulnerability.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest secure versions. Ensure all PDF viewers are kept up-to-date to mitigate memory corruption flaws.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-3346 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-2013-3346 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-2013-3346 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