How severe is CVE-2004-0632?

CVE-2004-0632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0632?

CVE-2004-0632 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0632?

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-2004-0632 published?

CVE-2004-0632 was published on 2004-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0632

CVE-2004-0632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat 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% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2004-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Reader 6.0 does not properly handle null characters when splitting a filename path into components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file with a long extension that is not normally handled by Reader, triggering a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0632?: Adobe Reader 6.0 does not properly handle null characters when splitting a filename path into components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file with a long extension that is not normally handled by Reader, triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-0632?: CVE-2004-0632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0632?: CVE-2004-0632 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0632?: 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-2004-0632 published?: CVE-2004-0632 was published on 2004-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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