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Adobe.PDF.Colors.DoS

Release Date

Jan 12, 2010

Severity

critical

Impact

Denial of Service

Description

This indicates an attempt to exploit a denial of service vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles
a crafted .PDF file. It may allow remote attackers to cause denial of service in vulnerable systems.

Affected Products

Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.2

Prior versions are possibly affected.

Recommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround.
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.html

Coverage

IPS
VCM

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

CVE-2009-3957

Reference/s

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.html

Reference: VID-18106