Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in a "core application plug-in" for Adobe Reader 5.1 through 7.0.2 and Acrobat 5.0 through 7.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | 5.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 5.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16466
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014712
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/321644.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200508-11.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896220US Government Resource
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-750.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14603
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1434
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21860
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16466
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014712
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/321644.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200508-11.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896220US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2470?
CVE-2005-2470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in a "core application plug-in" for Adobe Reader 5.1 through 7.0.2 and Acrobat 5.0 through 7.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2005-2470?
CVE-2005-2470 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-2005-2470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.