CVE-2007-5666: Code Injection
First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious Security Provider library in the reader's current working directory. 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=655
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.html
- 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%3A11161
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5666?
CVE-2007-5666 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5666?
To fix CVE-2007-5666, upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 8.1.2 or later.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2007-5666?
CVE-2007-5666 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 8.1.1 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5666?
CVE-2007-5666 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-5666 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-5666 requires local access to exploit, as it involves executing malicious libraries in the current working directory.
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