Vulnerability Description
Adobe Reader 6.0 does not properly handle null characters when splitting a filename path into components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file with a long extension that is not normally handled by Reader, triggering a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | 6.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 6.0 |
References
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/330527.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/34222.htm
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=116&type=vulnerabilities
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16667
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/330527.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/34222.htm
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=116&type=vulnerabilities
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16667
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0632?
CVE-2004-0632 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Adobe Reader 6.0 does not properly handle null characters when splitting a filename path into components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file with a long extension that ...
How severe is CVE-2004-0632?
CVE-2004-0632 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0632?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.