FortiGuard Center

FortiGuard Advisory (FGA-2008-09)

Multiple Javascript Vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Professional / Reader
2008.May.06

Summary:

Fortinet's FortiGuard Global Security Research Team has discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the javascript API for Adobe Acrobat Professional / Adobe Reader that can lead to remote code execution and privilege escalation.

Impact:

Remote code execution and privilege escalation.

Risk:
  • Critical

Affected Software:
  • Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0.9
  • Adobe Reader 7.0.9

Additional Information:

Two vulnerabilities exist in the Adobe javascript api, which are exploited through a user-supplied callback function:
  • A memory corruption issue that can be remotely exploited, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system
  • A privilege escalation issue that allows an attacker to bypass security measures to remotely access restricted functions

Solutions:
  • Users should apply the update supplied by Adobe to address these issues

References:

Acknowledgment:
  • Fortinet Global Security Research Team


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