A local overflow exists in Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader fails to handle malicious content inserted in a PDF file resulting in a buffer overflow. If a user opens specially crafted file, an attacker can cause execute arbitrary commands resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 6.0.5 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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