ID

VAR-201001-0021

CVE

CVE-2009-3957

TITLE

NOS Microsystems Adobe getPlus Helper ActiveX control stack buffer overflows

DESCRIPTION

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors. The Doc.media.newPlayer method in Adobe Acrobat and Reader contains a use-after-free vulnerability, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Adobe Reader and Acrobat are prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue may allow attackers to crash the affected applications, denying service to legitimate users. NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 37667 (Adobe Acrobat and Reader January 2010 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities), but has been given its own record to better document it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Adobe Reader/Acrobat Code Execution Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA37690 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37690/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error and can be exploited to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is reported in versions 9.2 and prior. SOLUTION: Do not open untrusted PDF files. Do not visit untrusted websites or follow untrusted links. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported as a 0-day. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/12/new_adobe_reader_and_acrobat_v.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA10-013A Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities Original release date: Last revised: -- Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.2 and earlier 9.x versions * Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.7 and earlier 8.x versions Overview Adobe has released Security bulletin APSB10-02, which describes multiple vulnerabilities affecting Adobe Reader and Acrobat. I. These vulnerabilities affect Reader 9.2 and earlier 9.x versions and 8.1.7 and earlier 8.x versions. Further details are available in the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Database. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PDF file. The Adobe Reader browser plug-in is available for multiple web browsers and operating systems, which can automatically open PDF documents hosted on a website. Some of these vulnerabilities are being actively exploited. II. III. Solution Update Adobe has released updates to address this issue. Acrobat JavaScript can be disabled using the Preferences menu (Edit -> Preferences -> JavaScript; un-check Enable Acrobat JavaScript). Prevent Internet Explorer from automatically opening PDF documents The installer for Adobe Reader and Acrobat configures Internet Explorer to automatically open PDF files without any user interaction. This behavior can be reverted to a safer option that prompts the user by importing the following as a .REG file: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AcroExch.Document.7] "EditFlags"=hex:00,00,00,00 Disable the display of PDF documents in the web browser Preventing PDF documents from opening inside a web browser will partially mitigate this vulnerability. If this workaround is applied it may also mitigate future vulnerabilities. To prevent PDF documents from automatically being opened in a web browser, do the following: 1. 2. Open the Edit menu. 3. Choose the preferences option. 4. Choose the Internet section. 5. Un-check the "Display PDF in browser" check box. Do not access PDF documents from untrusted sources Do not open unfamiliar or unexpected PDF documents, particularly those hosted on websites or delivered as email attachments. Please see Cyber Security Tip ST04-010. IV. References * Adobe Security Bulletin APSB10-02 - <http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.html> * Vulnerability Note VU#508357 - <https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/508357> * Vulnerability Note VU#773545 - <https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/773545> ____________________________________________________________________ The most recent version of this document can be found at: <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-013A.html> ____________________________________________________________________ Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA10-013A Feedback VU#508357" in the subject. ____________________________________________________________________ For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this mailing list, visit <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html>. ____________________________________________________________________ Produced 2010 by US-CERT, a government organization. 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remote

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other

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CREDITS

Didier Stevens

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2024-11-23T20:11:49.689000+00:00

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