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Adobe Reader PDF Handling Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is installed with Adobe Reader and is prone to multiple vulnerabilities.
Insight
Insight
The flaws are due to: - An error in custom heap management system, allows the attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document. - An error in handling of 'Launch File warning dialog' which does not restrict the contents of one text field allows attackers to execute arbitrary local program that was specified in a PDF document.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Adobe Reader version 9.3.1 on Windows.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe Reader version 9.3.2 or later.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16671
- http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-17.html
- http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-eu-10/bh-eu-10-briefings.html#Li
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006075.htm
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006077.htm