CVE-2006-3453: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 13, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat 6.0 to 6.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in a document that triggers the overflow when it is distilled to PDF.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=6.0
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.2
Event History
Jul 13, 2006
CVE Published
05:05 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3453?
CVE-2006-3453 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-3453?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3453, users should update Adobe Acrobat to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2006-3453?
CVE-2006-3453 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 6.0 through 6.0.4.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2006-3453 enable?
CVE-2006-3453 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat.
5
What can I do if I cannot update Adobe Acrobat to resolve CVE-2006-3453?
If updating is not possible, consider restricting access to Adobe Acrobat or using alternative PDF viewers until a solution can be implemented.