CVE-2007-6253
CVE-2007-6253 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Form Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Adobe Form Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Form Designer 5.0 and Form Client 5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) Adobe File Dialog Button (FileDlg.dll) and the (2) Adobe Copy to Server Object (SvrCopy.dll) ActiveX controls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6253?
- Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Form Designer 5.0 and Form Client 5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) Adobe File Dialog Button (FileDlg.dll) and the (2) Adobe Copy to Server Object (SvrCopy.dll) ActiveX controls.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6253?
- CVE-2007-6253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6253 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-2007-6253?
- CVE-2007-6253 primarily affects Adobe Form Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6253?
- 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-2007-6253 published?
- CVE-2007-6253 was published on 2008-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29330
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-09.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/362849
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28210
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019601
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0863/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41142
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:form_client:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:form_designer:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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