CVE-2006-6027
First published: Tue Nov 21 2006(Updated: )
Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) 7.0 through 7.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument string to the LoadFile method in an AcroPDF ActiveX control.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.8 | |
| =7.0 | ||
| =7.0.1 | ||
| =7.0.2 | ||
| =7.0.3 | ||
| =7.0.4 | ||
| =7.0.5 | ||
| =7.0.6 | ||
| =7.0.7 | ||
| =7.0.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/21155-AcroPDF_DoS.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21155
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa06-02.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017297
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23138
- http://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061128.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/198908
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4751
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30574
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453579/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6027?
CVE-2006-6027 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that may allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6027?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6027, upgrade to a later version of Adobe Reader that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Adobe Reader are impacted by CVE-2006-6027?
Adobe Reader versions 7.0 through 7.0.8 are affected by CVE-2006-6027.
Can CVE-2006-6027 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6027 can be exploited remotely via a malicious argument string sent to the LoadFile method.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2006-6027?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-6027 could lead to a denial of service or possibly executing arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
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