CVE-2007-5659: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code via a PDF file with long arguments to unspecified JavaScript methods.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=657
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/666281
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0144.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29065
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-01.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29205
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239286-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30840
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1966/references
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9813
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5659
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5659?
CVE-2007-5659 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How does CVE-2007-5659 affect Adobe Acrobat and Reader?
CVE-2007-5659 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 8.1.1 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5659?
To fix CVE-2007-5659, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to version 8.1.2 or later.
What types of files are involved in the exploitation of CVE-2007-5659?
CVE-2007-5659 can be exploited through malicious PDF files that contain long arguments to unspecified JavaScript methods.
Can CVE-2007-5659 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2007-5659 can be exploited without user interaction, allowing attackers to execute code when a vulnerable PDF is opened.
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