HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader PostScript Fonts Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe PDF Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are prone to a remote memory corruption vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Adobe acrobat

References

BugTraq: 55012

CVE: CVE-2012-4153

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:POSTSCRIPT-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Acrobat Adobe CVE-2012-4153 Code Execution Fonts PostScript Reader Remote bid:55012
Release Date
08/20/2012
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Adobe

CVSS Score

10.0

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