CVE-2005-1841: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1841: The control for Adobe Reader 5.0.9 and 5.0.10 on Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX creates temporary files wit...

The control for Adobe Reader 5.0.9 and 5.0.10 on Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX creates temporary files with the permissions as specified in a user's umask, which could allow local users to read PDF documents of that user if the umask allows it.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue could let another local user read PDFs opened by an affected user. It depends on obsolete Adobe Reader versions and permissive file-creation settings, so the business risk is mainly legacy multi-user Unix environments handling sensitive documents. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux systems still running Adobe Reader 5.0.9 or 5.0.10, especially shared systems where multiple local users have accounts and umask settings are permissive. Treat as a legacy hygiene and sensitive-data exposure issue. Prioritize if the organization has shared Unix systems, confidential PDFs, or old Adobe Reader deployments; otherwise it is not a crisis based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Adobe Reader 5.0.9 and 5.0.10 on listed Unix platforms.; Follow Adobe and Red Hat advisory guidance for supported updates or replacement packages.; Use restrictive umask settings on shared systems handling sensitive PDFs..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 7, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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