HTTP: Adobe Reader WeightVector Null Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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 reader
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:WEIGHTVECTOR
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Adobe CVE-2012-4152 Code Dereference Execution Null Pointer Reader Remote WeightVector bid:55013
Release Date
08/28/2012
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Adobe
CVSS Score
10.0