CVE-2006-5857: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5857: Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a craf...

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption and overwrites a subroutine pointer during rendering.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Adobe Reader and Acrobat flaw where a malicious PDF could corrupt memory during rendering and run code after a user opens it. The practical risk is mainly legacy systems that still use Adobe Reader or Acrobat 7.0.8 or earlier. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy endpoints, archival systems, kiosks, or old Linux/Unix desktop builds retaining Adobe Reader or Acrobat 7.0.8 or earlier. Modern Adobe Reader/Acrobat deployments are not shown as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains. The vulnerability enables code execution through a document workflow, but the supplied evidence does not show current active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Adobe Reader or Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier.; Check Adobe APSB07-01 and relevant OS vendor advisories for supported update guidance.; Replace unsupported legacy PDF readers with maintained software..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 10, 2007, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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RHSA-2007:0017CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11698CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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