HTTP: Adobe PDF Colors Field Integer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat. A successful attack can lead to a integer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the specified user.

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by supplying a malicious PDF file. Successful exploits may allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user running the affected application. Failed attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Red_hat enterprise_linux_as_extras

References

BugTraq: 36600

CVE: CVE-2009-3459

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:PDF-COLORS-INT

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe PDF Colors Field Integer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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