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 Notification Manager | <=7.0.8 | |
| <=7.0.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://events.ccc.de/congress/2006/Fahrplan/attachments/1158-Subverting_Ajax.pdf
- http://www.wisec.it/vulns.php?page=9
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017469
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0017.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23691
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-01.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-16.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0021.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102847-1
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Jan/0012.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23812
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23877
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23882
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24533
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2090
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0957
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0032
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31272
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9684
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455801/100/0/threaded
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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