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CVE-2003-0142: Adobe Acrobat Reader (acroread) 6, under certain circumstances when running with the "Certified plug-ins on...

Adobe Acrobat Reader (acroread) 6, under certain circumstances when running with the "Certified plug-ins only" option disabled, loads plug-ins with signatures used for older versions of Acrobat, which can allow attackers to cause Acrobat to enter Certified mode and run untrusted plugins by modifying the CTIsCertifiedMode function.

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This is a legacy Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 issue involving plug-in trust. If the “Certified plug-ins only” setting is disabled, Reader may accept older plug-in signatures and enter Certified mode, allowing untrusted plug-ins to run. Business risk depends on whether this obsolete software and configuration still exist. Exposure appears limited to environments still running Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 with “Certified plug-ins only” disabled. The bundle does not identify supported versions, platforms, CPEs, or downstream products. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless Acrobat Reader 6 is still present in business workflows. If present, prioritize removal or isolation because the issue weakens plug-in trust controls in obsolete PDF software. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 or acroread 6 installations.; Enable “Certified plug-ins only” where Acrobat Reader 6 remains in use.; Retire or isolate Reader 6 pending vendor-supported replacement guidance..

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