17605 : Adobe Acrobat/Reader for Mac OS X Crafted PDF Arbitrary Javascript Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-06-27

Description

Adobe Acrobat contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when malicious JavaScript is embedded in PDF files, which may allow a remote attacker to launch arbitrary executables resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity

Solution

Upgrade to version 7.0.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Adobe Systems Incorporated	Acrobat	7.0
		7.0.1
	Acrobat Reader	7.0
		7.0.1

References

Security Tracker: 1014318
Secunia Advisory ID: 15827
Related OSVDB ID: 17606
CVE ID: 2005-1623 (see also: NVD)
Vendor URL: http://www.adobe.com/
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/331709.html

Credit

Aandi Inston

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