CVE-2008-0655 — Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have…¶
Key facts
CVE-2008-0655 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-06-08), confirming active exploitation in the wild.
Actively exploited — on the CISA KEV catalog
CVE-2008-0655 is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-06-08), confirming exploitation in the wild. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-06-22. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules below.
| CVE | CVE-2008-0655 |
| Severity | High (8.8) |
| CISA KEV | Actively exploited (added 2022-06-08) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2008/CVE-2008-0655/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2008-0655 |
| CVSS Score | 8.8 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2008/CVE-2008-0655/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2008-0655
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- http://blogs.adobe.com/acroread/2008/02/adobe_reader_812_for_linux_and.html
- http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb403079&sliceId=1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28802
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28851
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28983
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29065
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29205
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30840
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-01.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019346
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239286-1
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0144.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27641
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0425
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1966/references
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10299
- http://blogs.adobe.com/acroread/2008/02/adobe_reader_812_for_linux_and.html
- http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb403079&sliceId=1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28802
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28851
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28983
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29065
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29205
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30840
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-01.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019346
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239286-1
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0144.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27641
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0425
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1966/references
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10299
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2008-0655
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Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2008-0655?¶
CVE-2008-0655 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 8.1.2 have…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-06-08), confirming active exploitation in the wild.
How do I detect CVE-2008-0655?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2008-0655?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
Is CVE-2008-0655 actively exploited?¶
Yes. CVE-2008-0655 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2022-06-08, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2022-06-22. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.