What is the severity of CVE-2004-0629?

CVE-2004-0629 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0629?

To fix CVE-2004-0629, it is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat to the latest version available to mitigate the buffer overflow vulnerability.

Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0629?

CVE-2004-0629 affects Adobe Acrobat versions including 5.0, 5.0.5, 6.0, and their corresponding Reader versions.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0629?

CVE-2004-0629 is associated with remote code execution attacks through maliciously crafted PDF files.

Is CVE-2004-0629 still a threat today?

While CVE-2004-0629 is an older vulnerability, systems running unpatched versions of Adobe Acrobat may still be at risk if they are still in use.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0629

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

18/8/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0629: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 18 2004(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the ActiveX component (pdf.ocx) for Adobe Acrobat 5.0.5 and Acrobat Reader, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URI for a PDF file with a null terminator (%00) followed by a long string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=5.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=5.0.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=5.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=5.0.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=5.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.2

Remedy

http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-14.xml

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10947

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0629?
CVE-2004-0629 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0629?
To fix CVE-2004-0629, it is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat to the latest version available to mitigate the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0629?
CVE-2004-0629 affects Adobe Acrobat versions including 5.0, 5.0.5, 6.0, and their corresponding Reader versions.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0629?
CVE-2004-0629 is associated with remote code execution attacks through maliciously crafted PDF files.
Is CVE-2004-0629 still a threat today?
While CVE-2004-0629 is an older vulnerability, systems running unpatched versions of Adobe Acrobat may still be at risk if they are still in use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0629?
CVE-2004-0629 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0629?
To fix CVE-2004-0629, it is recommended to update Adobe Acrobat to the latest version available to mitigate the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0629?
CVE-2004-0629 affects Adobe Acrobat versions including 5.0, 5.0.5, 6.0, and their corresponding Reader versions.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0629?
CVE-2004-0629 is associated with remote code execution attacks through maliciously crafted PDF files.
Is CVE-2004-0629 still a threat today?
While CVE-2004-0629 is an older vulnerability, systems running unpatched versions of Adobe Acrobat may still be at risk if they are still in use.