First published: Fri Jul 16 2004(Updated: )
Adobe Reader 6.0 does not properly handle null characters when splitting a filename path into components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file with a long extension that is not normally handled by Reader, triggering a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.1 | |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.1 | |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0 | |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0 |
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CVE-2004-0632 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2004-0632, update Adobe Reader to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2004-0632 affects Adobe Reader versions 6.0 and 6.0.1.
Yes, CVE-2004-0632 has been identified as a commonly exploited vulnerability in the wild.
The potential impacts of CVE-2004-0632 include arbitrary code execution, compromising system integrity and security.