What is the severity of CVE-2007-5663?

CVE-2007-5663 is considered to be of high severity due to its ability to allow remote code execution through malicious PDF files.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5663?

To fix CVE-2007-5663, update to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 8.1.2 or later, which includes security patches.

What software is affected by CVE-2007-5663?

CVE-2007-5663 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 8.1.1 and earlier.

Can CVE-2007-5663 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-5663 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a crafted PDF file containing malicious JavaScript.

Is CVE-2007-5663 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2007-5663 may be related to CVE-2008-0655, which addresses similar issues.

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CVE-2007-5663

critical

9.3

CWE

12/2/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-5663: Code Injection

First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that calls an insecure JavaScript method in the EScript.api plug-in. NOTE: this issue might be subsumed by CVE-2008-0655.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager	<=8.1.1

Remedy

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5663?
CVE-2007-5663 is considered to be of high severity due to its ability to allow remote code execution through malicious PDF files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5663?
To fix CVE-2007-5663, update to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 8.1.2 or later, which includes security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-5663?
CVE-2007-5663 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 8.1.1 and earlier.
Can CVE-2007-5663 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5663 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a crafted PDF file containing malicious JavaScript.
Is CVE-2007-5663 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2007-5663 may be related to CVE-2008-0655, which addresses similar issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5663?
CVE-2007-5663 is considered to be of high severity due to its ability to allow remote code execution through malicious PDF files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5663?
To fix CVE-2007-5663, update to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 8.1.2 or later, which includes security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-5663?
CVE-2007-5663 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 8.1.1 and earlier.
Can CVE-2007-5663 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5663 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a crafted PDF file containing malicious JavaScript.
Is CVE-2007-5663 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2007-5663 may be related to CVE-2008-0655, which addresses similar issues.