Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader JavaScript method code execution
| adobe-javascript-method-code-execution (43307) |  High Risk |
Description:
Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error in the implementation of a JavaScript method. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted PDF file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 9.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 6.9 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to APSB08-15 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
References:
- APSB08-15: Security Update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2.
- Sun Alert ID: 240106: Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in the Adobe Reader may lead to Execution of Arbitrary Code and Overwrite Arbitrary Files.
- ASA-2008-350: Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in the Adobe Reader may lead to Execution of Arbitrary Code and Overwrite Arbitrary Files (Sun 240106)
- BID-29908: Adobe Acrobat and Reader JavaScript Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-2641: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.0.9 and earlier, and 8.0 through 8.1.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to an input validation issue in a JavaScript method.
- GLSA-200808-10: Adobe Reader: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
- RHSA-2008-0641: Critical: acroread security update
- SA30832: Adobe Reader/Acrobat JavaScript Method Handling Vulnerability
- SA31352: Sun Solaris Adobe Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1020352: Adobe Reader Javascript Method Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Restricted Functions
- SUSE-SR:2008:016: SUSE Security Summary Report
- US-CERT VU#788019: Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat contain an unspecified flaw in a JavaScript method
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1906: Adobe Products JavaScript Method Code Execution Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-2289: Sun Solaris Adobe Reader Code Execution and Security Bypass Issues
Platforms Affected:
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.1 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.1 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.2 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.2 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.3 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.3 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.4 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.4 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.5 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.5 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.6 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.6 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.7 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.7 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.8 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.8 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.9 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 7.0.9 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 8.1.1 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 8.1.1 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 8.1.2 Professional
- Adobe Acrobat 8.1.2 Standard
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.1
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.2
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.3
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.4
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.5
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.6
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.7
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.8
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 7.0.9
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 8.0
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 8.1
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 8.1.1
- Adobe Acrobat 3D 8.1.2
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.1
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.2
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.3
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.4
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.5
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.6
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.7
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0.8
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.1
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2
- Gentoo Linux
- RedHat RHEL Desktop Supplementary 5 Client
- RedHat RHEL Extras 3
- RedHat RHEL Extras 4
- RedHat RHEL Supplementary 5 Server
- Sun Solaris 10 SPARC
Reported:
Jun 23, 2008
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