CVE-2007-5659
Confirmed PUBLISHEDMultiple buffer overflows in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with long...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with long arguments to unspecified JavaScript methods. NOTE: this issue might be subsumed by CVE-2008-0655.
- CVE Published
- Feb 12, 2008
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 08, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
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CVE References
- 239286 sunsolve.sun.com · Vendor Advisory http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239286-1
- GLSA-200803-01 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-01.xml
- RHSA-2008:0144 redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0144.html
- TA08-043A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.html
- 20080208 Adobe Reader and Acrobat Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities labs.idefense.com · Third-Party Advisory http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=657
Show 8 more references
- 29065 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/29065
- 30840 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/30840
- 29205 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/29205
- VU#666281 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/666281
- ADV-2008-1966 vupen.com · VDB Entry http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1966/references
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9813 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html adobe.com · CVE Record http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-13.html
- adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html adobe.com · CVE Record http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-06-08 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_collectemailinfo.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-06-08 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:44 UTC
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_collectemailinfo.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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18:00 UTC over 18 years ago18:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 18 years ago00:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2007-5659
{
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"title": "Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allow...",
"affected_vendor": "Adobe",
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"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}