CVE-2007-5020

Name: CVE-2007-5020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-09-21T18:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 20.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.97%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5020?

How severe is CVE-2007-5020?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5020?

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Source: NVD / NIST