CVE-2007-5659
HighExploitedPublic exploitacroread Multiple buffer overflows
Published Feb 8, 2008 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-5659 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), acroread (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 20, 2009. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el3.6, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el4.2, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 20, 2009 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | See advisory | 8.1.2 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | See advisory | 8.1.2 |
| acroreadredhat | See advisory | 0:8.1.2-1.el3.6 |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:8.1.2-1.el3.6, 0:8.1.2-1.el4.2, 0:8.1.2-1.el5.3
Acrobat
8.1.2
Acrobat Reader
8.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 8, 2008
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 20, 2009
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0144
- advisoryGLSA-200803-01
- advisoryhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html
- advisoryhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html
- advisoryVU#666281
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe); Acrobat Reader (Adobe); acroread (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 20, 2009.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el3.6, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el4.2, acroread 0:8.1.2-1.el5.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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