HTTP: Adobe Acrobat and Reader CoolType Stack Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the process's user.
Extended Description
Adobe Reader is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. Adobe Reader 9.3.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Red_hat enterprise_linux_as_extras
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:PDF-COOLTYPE-BO
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Acrobat Adobe Buffer CVE-2010-2883 CVE-2012-4148 CoolType Overflow Reader Stack and bid:43057 bid:55007
Release Date
09/17/2010
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Red_hat
Suse
Adobe
Gentoo
CVSS Score
9.3
10.0