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CVE-2007-5659

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Buffer Overflow

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 87.4%
  1. Published12 Feb 2008
  2. Added to CISA KEV8 Jun 2022
  3. Remediation due22 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 8 Jun 2022Federal remediation due: 22 Jun 2022

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with long arguments to unspecified JavaScript methods. NOTE: this issue might be subsumed by CVE-2008-0655.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Acrobat< 8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader< 8.1.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Adobe Acrobat≥ 8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader≥ 8.1.2

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2007-5659 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2007-5659 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 8 Jun 2022.

How severe is CVE-2007-5659?

CVE-2007-5659 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 87.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2007-5659?

Affected products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5659?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Adobe Acrobat 8.1.2, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.