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CVE-2007-5659 CISA KEV · Actively exploited

acroread Multiple buffer overflows

CVSS score

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EPSS probability

%87.4

Risk score

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Published

18 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2007-5659 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with long arguments to unspecified JavaScript methods. NOTE: this issue might be subsumed by CVE-2008-0655.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2007-5659 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red Hat3AS-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
2Red Hat3AS-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
3Red Hat3Desktop-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
4Red Hat3Desktop-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
5Red Hat3ES-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
6Red Hat3ES-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
7Red Hat3WS-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
8Red Hat3WS-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el3.6.i386 View
9Red Hat4AS-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
10Red Hat4AS-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
11Red Hat4Desktop-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
12Red Hat4Desktop-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
13Red Hat4ES-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
14Red Hat4ES-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
15Red Hat4WS-LACD:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
16Red Hat4WS-LACD:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el4.2.i386 View
17Red Hat5Client-Supplementary:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.i386 View
18Red Hat5Client-Supplementary:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.i386 View
19Red Hat5Server-Supplementary:acroread-0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.i386 View
20Red Hat5Server-Supplementary:acroread-plugin-0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.i386 View
21adobeAcrobat and Reader View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 21

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Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. To update all RPMs for your particular architecture, run: rpm -Fvh [filenames] where [filenames] is a list of the RPMs you wish to upgrade. Only those RPMs which are currently installed will be updated. Those RPMs which are not installed but included in the list will not be updated. Note that you can also use wildcards (*.rpm) if your current directory *only* contains the desired RPMs. Please note that this update is also available via Red Hat Network. Many people find this an easier way to apply updates. To use Red Hat Network, launch the Red Hat Update Agent with the following command: up2date This will start an interactive process that will result in the appropriate RPMs being upgraded on your system.

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Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. To update all RPMs for your particular architecture, run: rpm -Fvh [filenames] where [filenames] is a list of the RPMs you wish to upgrade. Only those RPMs which are currently installed will be updated. Those RPMs which are not installed but included in the list will not be updated. Note that you can also use wildcards (*.rpm) if your current directory *only* contains the desired RPMs. Please note that this update is also available via Red Hat Network. Many people find this an easier way to apply updates. To use Red Hat Network, launch the Red Hat Update Agent with the following command: up2date This will start an interactive process that will result in the appropriate RPMs being upgraded on your system.

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Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2007-5659 : the database holds 2 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Official Sources and Advisories

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