CVE-2006-6027Acrobat Reader Vulnerability
Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) 7.0 through 7.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument string to the LoadFile method in an AcroPDF ActiveX control.
Published Nov 21, 2006 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-6027 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Acrobat Reader (Adobe).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 1, 2010
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Description
Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) 7.0 through 7.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument string to the LoadFile method in an AcroPDF ActiveX control.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 1, 2010 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 21, 2006
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2010
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
References
- exploitdownloads.securityfocus.com · 21155-AcroPDF_DoS.html
- exploitExploitDB-29076
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploit21155
- otherresearch.eeye.com · 20061128.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) 7.0 through 7.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument string to the LoadFile method in an AcroPDF ActiveX control.
Affected: Acrobat Reader (Adobe) versions 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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