Adobe Acrobat 6.0/6.0.1 File Extension Handler memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Adobe Acrobat 6.0/6.0.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file File Extension Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0632. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Acrobat 6.0/6.0.1 (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the file File Extension Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 02/02/2004. The weakness was presented 07/12/2004 by Greg MacManus with iDefense (Website). The advisory is shared at idefense.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0632 since 07/07/2004. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 126 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118388 (Adobe Acrobat/Reader File Name Handler Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 6.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at adobe.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 31378.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16667), SecurityFocus (BID 10696†), OSVDB (7766†), Secunia (SA12053†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4791†). Further details are available at heise.de. See VDB-791 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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OpenVAS ID: 865623
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Reader File Extension Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Mac OS X)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat 6.0.2
Patch: adobe.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: idefense.com⛔
Researcher: Greg MacManus
Organization: iDefense
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-0632 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0632
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-753
X-Force: 16667 - Adobe Acrobat Reader NULL characters buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 10696 - Adobe Acrobat/Reader File Name Handler Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 12053 - Adobe Acrobat / Reader File Extension Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 7766 - Adobe Acrobat Reader File Extension Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 4791 - Abode Reader 6.0 Wrong Handling of NULL Characters Enables Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2004 13:37
Updated: 07/12/2025 17:42
Changes: 07/13/2004 13:37 (95), 06/28/2019 21:12 (1), 03/09/2021 15:41 (2), 07/12/2025 17:42 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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