Denial of Service Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin for Multiple Browsers

CVE-2007-0048

Summary

The Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin has a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit a denial of service condition. When used with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Opera, a remote attacker can cause severe memory consumption by appending a long sequence of '#' characters to a PDF URL. This issue can lead to disruptions in service, making the affected browser unable to process the PDF content properly. Users and organizations should ensure their version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin is updated to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.

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