CVE-2004-1598
First published: Tue Oct 12 2004(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader 6.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a PDF file that contains an embedded Shockwave (swf) file that references files outside of the temporary directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0.2 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1598?
CVE-2004-1598 is considered to have a moderate severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1598?
To resolve CVE-2004-1598, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2004-1598?
CVE-2004-1598 affects Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader version 6.0 and 6.0.1, and 6.0.2.
What can attackers do with CVE-2004-1598?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2004-1598 can read arbitrary files on the system by crafting a malicious PDF containing an embedded Shockwave file.
Is CVE-2004-1598 still relevant today?
While CVE-2004-1598 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for users running unsupported versions of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe acrobat reader
- version/adobe acrobat reader/6.0
- version/adobe acrobat reader/6.0.1
- version/adobe acrobat reader/6.0.2
- canonical/adobe acrobat reader notification manager
- version/adobe acrobat reader notification manager/6.0
- version/adobe acrobat reader notification manager/6.0.1
- version/adobe acrobat reader notification manager/6.0.2