CVE-2006-3452

CVE-2006-3452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
• Published: 2006-07-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 6.0.4 and earlier, on Mac OSX, has insecure file and directory permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by overwriting program files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3452?

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 6.0.4 and earlier, on Mac OSX, has insecure file and directory permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by overwriting program files.

How severe is CVE-2006-3452?

CVE-2006-3452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3452?

CVE-2006-3452 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3452?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-3452 published?

CVE-2006-3452 was published on 2006-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/21016
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1016473
• http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb06-08.html
• http://www.osvdb.org/27157
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18945
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2758
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27678

Affected products (28)

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:3.0:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:3.1:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0.5:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0.5a:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0.5c:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:5.0:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:5.0.5:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:5.0.10:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:6.0:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:6.0.1:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:6.0.2:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:6.0.3:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:3.0:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0.5:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0.5a:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:4.0.5c:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.0:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.0.5:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.0.10:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:5.1:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:6.0:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:6.0.1:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:6.0.2:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:6.0.3:*:for_mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*

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