CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0632

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Adobe Reader 6.0 improperly handles null characters when splitting a filename path into components, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a file with a long extension not normally handled by Reader, triggering a buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or installation of malware.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Adobe Reader to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability, and consider using alternative PDF reader programs.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS