OSVDB ID: 49520 Title: Adobe Reader / Acrobat util.printf() Function Crafted PDF File Handling Overflow |
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A remote overflow exists in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat. The document reader fails to properly bounds check input to the util.printf() javascript function resulting in a stack-based overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Solution: Upgrade Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
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Upgrade to version 8.1.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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