Adobe.Acrobat.Reader.Tiff.Buffer

NameAdobe.Acrobat.Reader.Tiff.Buffer.Overflow
Alias/esAdobe.0day.18211
Last Updated DateApr 15, 2010
Release DateFeb 11, 2010
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote code-execution vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when parsing a TIFF image embedded in an PDF file.
Affected ProductsAdobe Reader 9.3 and earlier versions
Adobe Acrobat 9.3 and earlier versions
Recommended ActionsRefer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.html
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2010-0188
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38195 (BugTraq)
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.html
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11787
Reference: VID-18211