# CVE-2007-5020: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF fil

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-09-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the mailto: option and Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague pre-advisory by a reliable researcher.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018723
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36722
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480080/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25748
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa07-04.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3392
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/0day-pdf-pwns-windows
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-297B.html

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