HTTP: Adobe Acrobat EMF File Heap Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat EMF File. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution under the security context of the user.

Extended Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2018.011.20038 and earlier, 2017.011.30079 and earlier, and 2015.006.30417 and earlier have a Heap Overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

References

CVE: CVE-2018-4978

URL: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/zdi-18-462/

Short Name

HTTP:STC:IMG:ADOBE-EMF-DOWNLOAD

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat EMF File Heap Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

References

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