Workaround for Adobe Reader and Acrobat util.printf Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Check Point Reference: | SBP-2008-13 | |
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| Source: | Secunia Advisory: SA29773 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2008-2992 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Systems Acrobat 8.1.2 and prior Adobe Systems Reader 8.1.2 and prior | ||
| Vulnerability Description A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on an affected system via a specially crafted PDF file. Portable Document Format (PDF) is an open file format created by Adobe Systems. It is used for representing two-dimensional documents in a device and resolution independent fixed-layout document format. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. |
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Update/Patch Available Update your product: Adobe |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due insufficient input validation in JavaScript function util.printf. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw via a specially crafted PDF file. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code once a malicious PDF file is loaded on a vulnerable system. |
Protection Overview
By enabling this protection, SmartDefense will detect and block any attempt to transfer over HTTP PDF files that contain embedded JavaScript. No update is required to address this vulnerability.
Users are protected against this vulnerability if the Protection against PDF Containing Embedded JavaScript Files addressed in SBP-2008-02 has been applied.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.
Additional Information
Adobe Security Advisory: APSB08-19