Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 8.1.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 8.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=655
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29065Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29205
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30840
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-01.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239286-1
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.htmlPatch
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0144.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1966/references
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=655
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29065Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29205
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5666?
CVE-2007-5666 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2007-5666?
CVE-2007-5666 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5666?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.