What is the severity of CVE-2003-0434?

CVE-2003-0434 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0434?

To fix CVE-2003-0434, users should update their PDF viewer software to the latest patched version.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2003-0434?

Adobe Acrobat version 5.0.6 is affected by CVE-2003-0434, allowing potential command execution through embedded hyperlinks.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2003-0434?

A possible workaround for CVE-2003-0434 is to disable the opening of hyperlinks in PDF viewers until the software is updated.

Does CVE-2003-0434 affect Red Hat Linux users?

Yes, CVE-2003-0434 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Linux, specifically those listed in the vulnerability report.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0434

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/6/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0434

First published: Wed Jun 18 2003(Updated: )

Various PDF viewers including (1) Adobe Acrobat 5.06 and (2) Xpdf 1.01 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an embedded hyperlink.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=5.0.6
Xpdf	=1.1
Mandriva Linux Corporate Server	=2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux	=2.1
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation	=2.1
Red Hat Linux	=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux	=2.1
Red Hat Linux	=8.0
Red Hat Linux	=7.3
Mandrake Linux	=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux	=2.1
Red Hat Linux	=7.1
Mandrake Linux	=9.1
Red Hat Linux	=9.0

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-196.html

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-197.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0434?
CVE-2003-0434 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0434?
To fix CVE-2003-0434, users should update their PDF viewer software to the latest patched version.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2003-0434?
Adobe Acrobat version 5.0.6 is affected by CVE-2003-0434, allowing potential command execution through embedded hyperlinks.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2003-0434?
A possible workaround for CVE-2003-0434 is to disable the opening of hyperlinks in PDF viewers until the software is updated.
Does CVE-2003-0434 affect Red Hat Linux users?
Yes, CVE-2003-0434 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Linux, specifically those listed in the vulnerability report.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0434?
CVE-2003-0434 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0434?
To fix CVE-2003-0434, users should update their PDF viewer software to the latest patched version.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2003-0434?
Adobe Acrobat version 5.0.6 is affected by CVE-2003-0434, allowing potential command execution through embedded hyperlinks.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2003-0434?
A possible workaround for CVE-2003-0434 is to disable the opening of hyperlinks in PDF viewers until the software is updated.
Does CVE-2003-0434 affect Red Hat Linux users?
Yes, CVE-2003-0434 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Linux, specifically those listed in the vulnerability report.

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What is the severity of CVE-2003-0434?

How do I fix CVE-2003-0434?

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2003-0434?

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2003-0434?

Does CVE-2003-0434 affect Red Hat Linux users?

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What is the severity of CVE-2003-0434?

How do I fix CVE-2003-0434?

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2003-0434?

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2003-0434?

Does CVE-2003-0434 affect Red Hat Linux users?