Advisory Details

July 14th, 2015

Adobe Reader Folder Level Script Objects Overwrite Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2015-4452
CVSS SCORE	6.8, AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
AFFECTED VENDORS	Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Reader
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to unload folder level scripts on vulnerable installations of Adobe Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the objects in app.doc. By creating a specially crafted PDF with specific JavaScript instructions, it is possible to overwrite various objects methods from the document level. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-15.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2015-05-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2015-07-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	AbdulAziz Hariri - HP Zero Day Initiative

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