Adobe Acrobat Reader .etd file format string
| adobe-acrobat-etd-format-string (18478) |  High Risk |
Description:
Adobe Acrobat Reader is vulnerable to a format string attack. By creating a specially-crafted .etd file containing format strings in the 'title' or 'baseurl' fields, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system, with user privileges, once the file is opened. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending the malicious file to a victim in an email.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (6.0.3 or later), as listed in iDEFENSE Security Advisory 12.14.04. See References.
References:
- Adobe Systems Web site: Acrobat Reader 6.0.1 system requirements.
- iDEFENSE Security Advisory 12.14.04: Adobe Reader 6.0 .ETD File Format String Vulnerability.
- BID-11934: Adobe Acrobat/Acrobat Reader ETD File Parser Format String Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1153: Format string vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.0 through 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an .ETD document containing format string specifiers in (1) title or (2) baseurl fields.
Platforms Affected:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.2
Reported:
Dec 14, 2004
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