How severe is CVE-2002-0030?

CVE-2002-0030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0030 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0030?

CVE-2002-0030 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0030?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0030 published?

CVE-2002-0030 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0030

CVE-2002-0030 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2003-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The digital signature mechanism for the Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer only verifies the PE header of executable code for a plug-in, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in certified mode by making the plug-in appear to be signed by Adobe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0030?: The digital signature mechanism for the Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer only verifies the PE header of executable code for a plug-in, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in certified mode by making the plug-in appear to be signed by Adobe.
How severe is CVE-2002-0030?: CVE-2002-0030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0030 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0030?: CVE-2002-0030 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0030?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0030 published?: CVE-2002-0030 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0.5c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0.5c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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