CVE-2006-5857

Name: CVE-2006-5857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5857 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption and overwrites a subroutine pointer during rendering.. EPSS estimates a 9.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption and overwrites a subroutine pointer during rendering.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.09%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 7.0.8
Adobe	Acrobat	3.0
Adobe	Acrobat	3.1
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	5.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.10
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	7.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 7.0.8
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	3.0
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	4.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.9
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.10
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.0.11
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	5.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	6.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	6.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	6.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	6.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	6.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	6.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	7.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	7.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	7.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	7.0.3

Showing 50 of 54 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5857?

How severe is CVE-2006-5857?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5857 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5857?

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Source: NVD / NIST