#VU2606 Security bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2009-2981
Vulnerability identifier: #VU2606
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and bypass Trust Manager restrictions.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in access to the vulnerable application.
Mitigation
Update Adobe Reader for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX to version 9.2:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Macintosh
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Unix
Update Adobe Acrobat for Windows and Macintosh to version 9.2:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=158&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=112&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 7.0 - 7.0.9, 8.0 - 8.3.1, 9.0 - 9.1.3
Adobe Reader: 7.0 - 7.0.9, 8.0 - 8.3.1, 9.0 - 9.1.3
External links
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
