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.
Published 2008-02-12 19:00:00
Updated 2024-12-19 17:31:00
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Execute code

Products affected by CVE-2007-5659

CVE-2007-5659 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

CISA vulnerability name:
Adobe Acrobat and Reader Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code via a PDF file with long arguments to unspecified JavaScript methods.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5659
Added on 2022-06-08 Action due date 2022-06-22

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-5659

95.84%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 100 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

Metasploit modules for CVE-2007-5659

  • Adobe Collab.collectEmailInfo() Buffer Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2008-02-08
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/windows/fileformat/adobe_collectemailinfo
    This module exploits a buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat Professional 8.1.1. By creating a specially crafted pdf that a contains malformed Collab.collectEmailInfo() call, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - MC <mc@meta

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-5659

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
9.3
HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
NIST
7.8
HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
1.8
5.9
NIST 2024-12-19

CWE ids for CVE-2007-5659

Jump to
This web site uses cookies for managing your session, storing preferences, website analytics and additional purposes described in our privacy policy.
By using this web site you are agreeing to CVEdetails.com terms of use!