CVE-2002-1764: Low severity Adobe Acrobat reader vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
acroread in Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Acrobat reader=4.0.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1764?
To fix CVE-2002-1764, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that is free from this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1764?
Local users on Linux systems running Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 are affected by CVE-2002-1764.
4
What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 describes a symlink attack that allows overwriting of arbitrary files.
5
What software is involved in CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 involves Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.05 on Linux.