(Pwn2Own) Adobe Reader Sandbox Bypass Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
May 19th, 2014
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 handling of file writes. The issue lies in the failure to properly validate user-supplied paths. An attacker can leverage this to execute code outside the context of the sandbox.
Additional Details
Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-15.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-03-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-05-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
VUPEN
