What is the severity of CVE-2007-0046?

CVE-2007-0046 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0046?

To mitigate CVE-2007-0046, users should upgrade to Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.0.0 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2007-0046?

CVE-2007-0046 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions prior to 8.0.0 when used in conjunction with Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.7.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-0046?

CVE-2007-0046 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted AJAX requests.

Can CVE-2007-0046 be exploited via web browsers?

Yes, CVE-2007-0046 can be exploited through web browsers that utilize the vulnerable Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-0046

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 415

3/1/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-0046: Double Free

First published: Wed Jan 03 2007(Updated: )

Double free vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin before 8.0.0, as used in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an error via a javascript: URI call to document.write in the (1) FDF, (2) XML, or (3) XFDF AJAX request parameters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=7.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0046?
CVE-2007-0046 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0046?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0046, users should upgrade to Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.0.0 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-0046?
CVE-2007-0046 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions prior to 8.0.0 when used in conjunction with Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.7.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-0046?
CVE-2007-0046 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted AJAX requests.
Can CVE-2007-0046 be exploited via web browsers?
Yes, CVE-2007-0046 can be exploited through web browsers that utilize the vulnerable Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0046?
CVE-2007-0046 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0046?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0046, users should upgrade to Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.0.0 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-0046?
CVE-2007-0046 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions prior to 8.0.0 when used in conjunction with Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.7.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-0046?
CVE-2007-0046 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted AJAX requests.
Can CVE-2007-0046 be exploited via web browsers?
Yes, CVE-2007-0046 can be exploited through web browsers that utilize the vulnerable Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin.