CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1152

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow in the mailListIsPdf function in Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.09 for Unix allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted PDF attachment.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a newer, secure version. Where possible, restrict opening PDF attachments from unknown sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the mailListIsPdf function in Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.09 for Unix allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted PDF attachment.

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