Adobe Reader/Acrobat Memory Corruption Vulnerability (Windows) Network Vulnerability

Summary

This host has Adobe Reader/Acrobat installed, and is/are prone to memory corruption vulnerability.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. Impact Level: System/Application

Solution

Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat and Reader version 8.3 or later. For updates refer to http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows

Insight

The flaw is due to an unspecified error, which leads to memory corruption.

Affected

Adobe Reader version 8.x through 8.2.6 Adobe Acrobat version 8.x through 8.2.6

Detection

Get the installed version with the help of detect NVT and check the version is vulnerable or not.

References