Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old remote code execution issue in Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0’s ActiveX control. A malicious web page or document interaction could abuse the control’s view-setting method to overflow memory and run code. It matters mainly where legacy Internet Explorer/ActiveX and Acrobat Reader 4.0 components still exist. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Windows environments that still have Acrobat Reader 4.0 ActiveX control registered and usable, especially through browser-based ActiveX paths. Modern supported PDF readers are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Prioritize discovery over emergency response unless legacy Acrobat Reader 4.0/ActiveX is still present. If present on business-critical systems, treat as high risk because the stated impact is arbitrary code execution and the software is obsolete. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Acrobat Reader 4.0 and pdf.ocx/PDF.PdfCtrl.1.; Check Adobe or vendor guidance for supported remediation details.; Remove or replace unsupported Acrobat Reader 4.0 where found..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- adobe-acrobat-pdf-bo(3318)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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