Adobe SVG Viewer postURL and getURL information disclosure
| adobe-svg-view-files (13378) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Adobe SVG Viewer (ASV), running on Microsoft Windows platforms, could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By sending a specially-crafted postURL or getURL request for a file, a remote attacker could view any file on the victim's system.
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:
Obtain Information
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#003-MC , Adobe SVG Viewer Local and Remote File Reading at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-10/0096.html.
- BID-8785: Adobe SVG Viewer postURL/getURL Restriction Bypass Vulnerability
Reported:
Oct 07, 2003
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