CVE-2007-5666: Code Injection
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Adobe Acrobat<=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader<=8.1.1
Remediation
Event History
Feb 12, 2008
CVE Published
07:00 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5666?
To fix CVE-2007-5666, upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 8.1.2 or later.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5666?
CVE-2007-5666 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
5
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.