Adobe Acrobat up to 7.0 LoadFile Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Adobe Acrobat up to 7.0. This issue affects the function LoadFile. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-0035. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Acrobat up to 7.0 (Document Reader Software). This vulnerability affects the function LoadFile. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Acrobat web control in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader 7.0 and earlier, when used with Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the LoadFile ActiveX method.

The bug was discovered 04/04/2005. The weakness was shared 04/01/2005 by Robert Fly with NISCC (Website). The advisory is shared for download at niscc.gov.uk. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-0035 since 01/07/2005. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115319 (Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader Remote Denial of Service and Local File Disclosure).

Upgrading to version 7.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at adobe.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9153.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19941), SecurityFocus (BID 12989†), OSVDB (15242†), Secunia (SA14813†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8076†). The entry VDB-24484 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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OpenVAS ID: 861773
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Reader Information Disclosure & Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat 7.0.1
Patch: adobe.com
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07/02/2019 +5153 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: niscc.gov.uk
Researcher: Robert Fly
Organization: NISCC
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-0035 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0035
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1324
X-Force: 19941
SecurityFocus: 12989 - Adobe Acrobat Reader ActiveX Control LoadFile Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 14813 - Adobe Reader / Adobe Acrobat Local Files Detection and Denial of Service, Not Critical
OSVDB: 15242 - Adobe Reader LoadFile() Method Local File Enumeration
Vulnerability Center: 8076 - Information Disclosure in Adobe Acrobat <= 7.0 via LoadFile ActiveX Method, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2005-0310

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2005 10:42
Updated: 07/02/2019 08:44
Changes: 04/05/2005 10:42 (90), 07/02/2019 08:44 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:367:103

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