CVE-2007-5020Acrobat Code Injection
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the mailto: option and Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP.
Published Sep 21, 2007 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-5020 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 26, 2007. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 20% 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)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 26, 2007
35 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryADV-2007-3392
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the mailto: option and Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague pre-advisory by a reliable researcher.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 26, 2007 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | 8.1 | n/a |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | 8.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 21, 2007
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 26, 2007
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryADV-2007-3392
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otheradobe-unspecified-pdf-code-execution(36722)
- otheradobe.com · apsa07-04.html
- othergnucitizen.org · 0day-pdf-pwns-windows
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the mailto: option and Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe) versions 8.1; Acrobat Reader (Adobe) versions 8.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 26, 2007.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
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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