Advisory Details

September 16th, 2014

Adobe Reader replace() Heap Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2014-0567
CVSS SCORE	6.8, AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
AFFECTED VENDORS	Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Reader
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION	Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['16555']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
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 replace() JavaScript function. By creating a specially crafted string followed by a replace call with specific arguments, an attacker can force a heap buffer to overflow. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://t.info.adobesystems.com//r/?id=t35c7e2bc,808fe4f,83a379a
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2014-07-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2014-09-16 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Anonymous

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