CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1306

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Adobe Reader control in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0 and 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via Javascript containing XML script, aka the 'XML External Entity vulnerability.'

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely determine whether specific files exist on the victim's system, potentially leading to information disclosure about system configuration or user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat that does not contain this vulnerability, and to restrict JavaScript execution in the program settings.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Adobe Reader control in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0 and 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via Javascript containing XML script, aka the "XML External Entity vulnerability."

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