Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.13/11.0.10 Javascript API access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.13/11.0.10. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Javascript API. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3061. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.13/11.0.10 (Document Reader Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Javascript API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 05/12/2015 by Brian Gorenc (lokihardt@ASRT) with HP as APSB15-10 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-3061 since 04/09/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83470 (Adobe Acrobat < 10.1.14 / 11.0.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-10)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123579 (Adobe Reader and Acrobat Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-10)).

Upgrading to version 10.1.14 or 11.0.11 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at adobe.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 19417.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (103181), Tenable (83470), SecurityFocus (BID 74604†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032284†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50109†). Additional details are provided at krebsonsecurity.com. Similar entries are available at VDB-68377, VDB-73805, VDB-75247 and VDB-75248. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 83470
Nessus Name: Adobe Acrobat < 10.1.14 / 11.0.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-10)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat Reader 10.1.14/11.0.11
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB15-10
Researcher: Brian Gorenc (lokihardt@ASRT)
Organization: HP
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3061 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3061
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75265
X-Force: 103181 - Adobe Reader and Acrobat security bypass
SecurityFocus: 74604 - Adobe Reader and Acrobat Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1032284 - Adobe Reader and Acrobat Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Information, any Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 50109 - [APSB15-10] Adobe Acrobat and Reader Remote Security Bypass on Javascript API Execution - CVE-2015-3061, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2015 10:29 AM
Updated: 12/09/2024 03:54 AM
Changes: 05/13/2015 10:29 AM (72), 04/07/2017 10:46 AM (10), 05/10/2022 08:31 PM (2), 05/10/2022 08:38 PM (1), 12/09/2024 03:54 AM (16)
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