CVE-2005-2470: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 16 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in a "core application plug-in" for Adobe Reader 5.1 through 7.0.2 and Acrobat 5.0 through 7.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
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 | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =5.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =6.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16466
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014712
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/321644.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200508-11.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896220
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-750.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14603
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1434
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21860
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2470?
CVE-2005-2470 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause crashes and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2470?
To fix CVE-2005-2470, update your Adobe Reader or Acrobat software to the latest version available from Adobe.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-2470?
CVE-2005-2470 affects Adobe Reader versions 5.1 through 7.0.2 and Acrobat versions 5.0 through 7.0.2.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-2470?
The potential impacts of CVE-2005-2470 include denial of service through crashes and the possibility of arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2005-2470 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2005-2470 remotely through the manipulation of documents processed by the affected Adobe software.
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