FKIE_CVE-2007-5020

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2007-09-21 18:17 - Updated: 2025-04-09 00:30
Severity ?
Summary
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the mailto: option and Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague pre-advisory by a reliable researcher.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
adobe acrobat 8.1
adobe acrobat_reader 8.1

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      "value": "Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the mailto: option and Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP.  NOTE: this information is based upon a vague pre-advisory by a reliable researcher."
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  "id": "CVE-2007-5020",
  "lastModified": "2025-04-09T00:30:58.490",
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