CVE-2004-1598

CVE-2004-1598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader 6.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a PDF file that contains an embedded Shockwave (swf) file that references files outside of the temporary directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1598?
Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader 6.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a PDF file that contains an embedded Shockwave (swf) file that references files outside of the temporary directory.
How severe is CVE-2004-1598?
CVE-2004-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1598 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1598?
CVE-2004-1598 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1598?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1598 published?
CVE-2004-1598 was published on 2004-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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