HTTP: Adobe PDF Import Tiff Buffer Overflow

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

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are 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. The following products are affected: Reader 9.3 for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX Acrobat 9.3 for Windows and Macintosh Reader 8.2 for Windows and Macintosh Acrobat 8.2 for Windows and Macintosh NOTE: This BID was originally titled 'Adobe Acrobat and Reader APSB10-07 Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities' but has been updated with the release of the Adobe patches. NOTE (February 19, 2010): Reports indicate that this issue may be related to the vulnerability discussed in BID 19283 (LibTIFF TiffFetchShortPair Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability). We will update this BID as more information emerges.

Affected Products

Red_hat enterprise_linux_es_extras

References

BugTraq: 38195

CVE: CVE-2010-0188

URL: http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0114.html http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0399

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:PDF-LIBTIFF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe PDF Import Tiff Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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