Adobe.Acrobat.Shell.Metacharacter.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a command-execution vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software is handles the filename of a PDF file that includes malicious shell metacharacters. It can be exploited via sending an email that contains a crafted PDF attachment, leading to remote code execution.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader (UNIX) 5.0 6
Adobe Acrobat Reader (UNIX) 5.0 5
Adobe Acrobat Reader (UNIX) 5.0

Impact logoImpact

System compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version of Acrobat Reader (5.0.9 or later).

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Status Detail
2024-06-24 28.813
Modified
Name:Adobe.
Acrobat.
Reader.
Shell.
Metacharacter.
Code.
Execution:Adobe.
Acrobat.
Shell.
Metacharacter.
Code.
Execution