Vulnerability Description
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption and overwrites a subroutine pointer during rendering.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 7.0.8 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 7.0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-01/0200.html
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Jan/0012.html
- http://osvdb.org/31316
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23666Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23691Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23812Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23877Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23882Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24533Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-16.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017491
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102847-1
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/698924US Government Resource
- http://www.piotrbania.com/all/adv/adobe-acrobat-adv.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5857?
CVE-2006-5857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption and overwrites a subroutine pointer during rende...
How severe is CVE-2006-5857?
CVE-2006-5857 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.