CVE-2006-6236
First published: Sun Dec 03 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 (1) src, (2) setPageMode, (3) setLayoutMode, and (4) setNamedDest methods in an AcroPDF ActiveX control, a different set of vectors than CVE-2006-6027.
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://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061128.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23138
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa06-02.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/198908
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453579/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21813
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4751
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30574
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31167
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3040
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6236?
CVE-2006-6236 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6236?
The recommended fix for CVE-2006-6236 is to upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version later than 7.0.8.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2006-6236?
CVE-2006-6236 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 7.0 to 7.0.8.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2006-6236?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-6236 could lead to denial of service and the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6236 if I cannot update?
If updating Adobe Acrobat Reader is not possible, consider disabling the AcroPDF ActiveX control or restricting its use in your environment.
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