How severe is CVE-2004-0194?

CVE-2004-0194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0194?

CVE-2004-0194 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0194?

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-2004-0194 published?

CVE-2004-0194 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0194

CVE-2004-0194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2004-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the OutputDebugString function for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with XML Forms Data Format (XFDF) data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0194?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the OutputDebugString function for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with XML Forms Data Format (XFDF) data.
How severe is CVE-2004-0194?: CVE-2004-0194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0194?: CVE-2004-0194 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0194?: 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-2004-0194 published?: CVE-2004-0194 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*