Adobe Form Designer and Form Client multiple ActiveX controls buffer overflow

adobe-multiple-activex-bo (41142) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

The Adobe Form Designer and Form Client ActiveX controls (FileDlg.dll and SvrCopy.dll) are vulnerable to multiple buffer overflows. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page that passes overly long arguments, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or cause the victim's browser to crash.

Platforms Affected:

  • Adobe, Form Client 5.0
  • Adobe, Form Designer 5.0

Remedy:

Refer to APSB08-09 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Mar 11, 2008

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