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.

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.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2006-3453?

CVE-2006-3453 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 6.0 through 6.0.4.

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.

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.

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CVE-2006-3453

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

13/7/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-3453: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=6.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2006-3453?
CVE-2006-3453 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 6.0 through 6.0.4.
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.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2006-3453?
CVE-2006-3453 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 6.0 through 6.0.4.
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.
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.