CVE-2003-0508
CVE-2003-0508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the WWWLaunchNetscape function of Adobe Acrobat Reader (acroread) 5.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .pdf file with a long mailto link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0508?
- Buffer overflow in the WWWLaunchNetscape function of Adobe Acrobat Reader (acroread) 5.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .pdf file with a long mailto link.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0508?
- CVE-2003-0508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0508 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0508?
- CVE-2003-0508 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0508?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2003-0508 published?
- CVE-2003-0508 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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