CVE-2003-0508 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF file with a long mailto link in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- 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-2003-0508?
CVE-2003-0508 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, published on 4 Jul 2003. 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 the WWWLaunchNetscape function of Adobe Acrobat Reader (acroread) 5.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .pdf file with a long mailto link.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0508 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-2003-0508 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0508 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r64f-mr8h-8c3p.