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Adobe.Reader.JpxDecode.Jp2c.Stream.Memory.Corruption

Release Date

Jan 12, 2010

Severity

high

Impact

System Compromise

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted PDF file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products

Adobe Acrobat 9.2 and previous versions
Adobe Reader 9.2 and previous versions

Recommended Actions

Apply patch:

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

Coverage

IPS
VCM

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

CVE-2009-3955

Reference/s

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37757 (BugTraq)

Reference: VID-18100