71912 : Adobe Reader / Acrobat CoolType Library Memory Corruption
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Disclosure Date
2011-04-21

Description

A memory corruption flaw exists in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The CoolType library fails to sanitize user-supplied input, resulting in memory corruption. With a specially crafted file, a context-dependent attacker can execute arbitrary code.

Classification

 Location: Local / Remote, Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 9.4.4 or 10.0.3 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
 9.4.3
Acrobat X
 10.0.2
Reader X
 10.0.2
Adobe Reader
 9.4.3

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 9.3
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2011-05-03 | Disagree?

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