What is the severity of CVE-1999-1576?

CVE-1999-1576 has been rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1576?

The recommended fix for CVE-1999-1576 is to upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version later than 4.0.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1576?

CVE-1999-1576 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1576?

CVE-1999-1576 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat ActiveX control.

Can CVE-1999-1576 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-1576 can be exploited remotely through the pdf.setview method.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1576

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

27/9/1999

21/4/2005

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1576: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 27 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat ActiveX control (pdf.ocx, PDF.PdfCtrl.1) 1.3.188 for Acrobat Reader 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the pdf.setview method.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=4.0
	=4.0

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/666

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1576?
CVE-1999-1576 has been rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1576?
The recommended fix for CVE-1999-1576 is to upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version later than 4.0.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1576?
CVE-1999-1576 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1576?
CVE-1999-1576 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat ActiveX control.
Can CVE-1999-1576 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-1576 can be exploited remotely through the pdf.setview method.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1576?
CVE-1999-1576 has been rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1576?
The recommended fix for CVE-1999-1576 is to upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version later than 4.0.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1576?
CVE-1999-1576 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1576?
CVE-1999-1576 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat ActiveX control.
Can CVE-1999-1576 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-1576 can be exploited remotely through the pdf.setview method.