Adobe SVG Viewer JavaScript alert function allows attacker to access domains
| adobe-svg-domain-access (13371) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Adobe SVG Viewer (ASV), running on Microsoft Windows platforms, could allow a remote attacker to bypass the security zone restrictions of the domain. By creating a specially-crafted SVG document that executes the JavaScript alert function and changing the URL of the popup alert window, a remote attacker could read or overwrite any known file on the victim's computer, gain access to the victim's cookies, or execute arbitrary commands on the victim's computer, once the victim presses the OK button on the alert window.
Platforms Affected:
- Adobe, SVG Viewer 1.0
- Adobe, SVG Viewer 2.0
- Adobe, SVG Viewer 3.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Adobe SVG Viewer (3.01 or later), available from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site, Web Centre Features - SVG - Manual Download at http://www.adobe.com/svg/viewer/install/main.html.
- GreyMagic Security Advisory GM#004-MC , Adobe SVG Viewer Cross Domain and Zone Access at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-10/0090.html.
- BID-8784: Adobe SVG Viewer Alert Method Zone/Domain Bypass Vulnerability
Reported:
Oct 07, 2003
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