Adobe Reader 'mailListIsPdf' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Linux)

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  3. Adobe Reader 'mailListIsPdf' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Linux)
Summary
This host is installed with Adobe Reader and is prone to buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and compromise a user's system. Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe Reader version 5.0.10 or later. For updates refer to http://get.adobe.com/reader
Insight
Flaw is due to a boundary error in the 'mailListIsPdf' function when checking input files.
Affected
Adobe Reader version 5.0.9 on Linux.
Detection
Get the installed version with the help of detect NVT and check the version is vulnerable or not.
References
Updated on 2017-03-28
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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