CVE-2004-1153

CVE-2004-1153 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.0 through 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an .ETD document containing format string specifiers in (1) title or (2) baseurl fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1153?
Format string vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.0 through 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an .ETD document containing format string specifiers in (1) title or (2) baseurl fields.
How severe is CVE-2004-1153?
CVE-2004-1153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1153 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1153?
CVE-2004-1153 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1153?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1153 published?
CVE-2004-1153 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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