CVE-2004-0194 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious PDF document exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow 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-2004-0194?
CVE-2004-0194 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, published on 1 Sep 2004. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the OutputDebugString function for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with XML Forms Data Format (XFDF) data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0194?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0194?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0194 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-2004-0194 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0194 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvmq-7gq3-5frj.