CVE-2002-0030

Name: CVE-2002-0030
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-02T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0030 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The digital signature mechanism for the Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer only verifies the PE header of executable code for a plug-in, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in certified mode by making the plug-in appear to be signed by Adobe.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The digital signature mechanism for the Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer only verifies the PE header of executable code for a plug-in, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in certified mode by making the plug-in appear to be signed by Adobe.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5a
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5c
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0.5a
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	4.0.5c
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.5

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0148.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-March/004230.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/549913Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JSHA-5EZQGZVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0148.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-March/004230.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/549913Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JSHA-5EZQGZVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0030?

How severe is CVE-2002-0030?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0030 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0030?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST