CVE-2004-0194

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in the OutputDebugString function for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with XML Forms Data Format (XFDF) data.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 29, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-March/018227.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107842545022724&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/adobexfdf.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/4135
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9802
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15384
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-March/018227.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107842545022724&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/adobexfdf.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/4135
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9802
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15384

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-17488✓ verified
First seen Jul 4, 2011
Adobe Reader 5.1 - XFDF Buffer Overflow (SEH)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0194?

CVE-2004-0194 is a none vulnerability published on March 29, 2004. Stack-based buffer overflow in the OutputDebugString function for Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with XML Forms Data Format (XFDF) data.

When was CVE-2004-0194 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0194 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 29, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-0194 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0194 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0194?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0194, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-0194

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