CVE-2003-0142
First published: Thu Jul 17 2003(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat Reader (acroread) 6, under certain circumstances when running with the "Certified plug-ins only" option disabled, loads plug-ins with signatures used for older versions of Acrobat, which can allow attackers to cause Acrobat to enter Certified mode and run untrusted plugins by modifying the CTIsCertifiedMode function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0142?
CVE-2003-0142 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability associated with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0142?
To fix CVE-2003-0142, enable the 'Certified plug-ins only' option in Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 to prevent loading untrusted plugins.
What does CVE-2003-0142 exploit in Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0?
CVE-2003-0142 exploits the ability of Acrobat Reader 6.0 to load plug-ins signed with older versions' signatures, bypassing security restrictions.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2003-0142?
CVE-2003-0142 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0.
Can CVE-2003-0142 allow arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2003-0142 can potentially allow attackers to cause Adobe Acrobat Reader to execute untrusted plugins, which may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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