Adobe.Reader.Image.Decompressing.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a heap overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
This issue is caused by an error in the vulnerable software when decompressing the malformed image embeded in the PDF file. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted PDF file.
Affected Products
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8.x before 8.2.6
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-03.html
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |