Adobe Acrobat Reader contains an input validation error within the "uudecoding" feature. The program fails to check the length of filenames before copying them into a fixed length buffer. This lack on input validation will allow a maliciously constructed file to trigger a buffer overflow allowing arbitrary code execution.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 5.0.9 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
