CVE-2005-2470: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2470: Buffer overflow in a "core application plug-in" for Adobe Reader 5.1 through 7.0.2 and Acrobat 5.0 through...

Buffer overflow in a "core application plug-in" for Adobe Reader 5.1 through 7.0.2 and Acrobat 5.0 through 7.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Adobe Reader and Acrobat memory corruption issue. Opening or processing a malicious PDF-related input could crash the application and may allow code execution. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy Adobe Reader 5.x-7.0.2 or Acrobat 5.x-7.0.2 remains in use. Likely limited to legacy desktops, servers, kiosks, or embedded workflows still running Adobe Reader 5.1-7.0.2 or Acrobat 5.0-7.0.2. Modern supported Adobe versions are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-software elimination issue. It is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but possible code execution in old PDF software warrants prompt action where affected versions still exist. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Adobe Reader 5.1-7.0.2 and Acrobat 5.0-7.0.2.; Remove or upgrade unsupported affected Adobe installations per Adobe guidance.; Apply applicable OS vendor package updates from Red Hat, SUSE, or Gentoo advisories..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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adobe-acrobat-reader-plugin-bo(21860)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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