What is the severity of CVE-2003-0508?

CVE-2003-0508 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0508?

To fix CVE-2003-0508, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 5.1 or later.

What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2003-0508?

CVE-2003-0508 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 5.0.7 and earlier.

What type of attack does CVE-2003-0508 allow?

CVE-2003-0508 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted .pdf file.

What is the vector for exploitation of CVE-2003-0508?

The vulnerability is exploited through a long mailto link within a .pdf file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0508

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

4/7/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0508: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 04 2003(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the WWWLaunchNetscape function of Adobe Acrobat Reader (acroread) 5.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .pdf file with a long mailto link.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=5.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0508?
CVE-2003-0508 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0508?
To fix CVE-2003-0508, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 5.1 or later.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2003-0508?
CVE-2003-0508 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 5.0.7 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-0508 allow?
CVE-2003-0508 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted .pdf file.
What is the vector for exploitation of CVE-2003-0508?
The vulnerability is exploited through a long mailto link within a .pdf file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0508?
CVE-2003-0508 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0508?
To fix CVE-2003-0508, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 5.1 or later.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2003-0508?
CVE-2003-0508 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 5.0.7 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-0508 allow?
CVE-2003-0508 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted .pdf file.
What is the vector for exploitation of CVE-2003-0508?
The vulnerability is exploited through a long mailto link within a .pdf file.