CVE-2000-0713 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF file with a long specifier in Adobe Acrobat.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0713?
CVE-2000-0713 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, published on 21 Sep 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat 4.05, Reader, Business Tools, and Fill In products that handle PDF files allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long /Registry or /Ordering specifier.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0713?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Business Tools, Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0713?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0713 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0713 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0713 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87p2-j2pw-qwfc.