Vulnerability identifier: #VU892
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness is due to memory corruption error. By tricking the victim to download a specially crafted .pdf file, attackers can bypass security restrictions and to execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitatin of the vulnerability leads to arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update Adobe Acrobat DC to version 15.020.20039.
Update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to version 15.006.30243.
Update Adobe Reader IX and Adobe Acrobat IX to version 11.0.18.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Reader: 11.0.0 - 11.0.17, 15.006.30097 - 15.017.20053
Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30097 - 15.017.20053
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.html
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.