CVE-2005-0492

Name: CVE-2005-0492
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0492 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.3 and 7.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF file that contains a negative Count value in the root page node.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.3 and 7.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF file that contains a negative Count value in the root page node.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	6.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	7.0

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110879063511486&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/14813Broken Link, Not Applicable
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/331468.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0310Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19946
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110879063511486&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/14813Broken Link, Not Applicable
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/331468.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0310Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19946

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0492?

Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.3 and 7.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF file that contains a negative Count value in the root page node.

How severe is CVE-2005-0492?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0492 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0492?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0492?

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Source: NVD / NIST