Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.15/11.0.12 use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.15/11.0.12. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-6691. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.15/11.0.12 (Document Reader Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/13/2015 by AbdulAziz Hariri (iDefense) with Nanyang Technological University as APSB15-24 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-6691 since 08/26/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86402 (Adobe Acrobat <= 10.1.15 / 11.0.12 / 2015.006.30060 / 2015.008.20082 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-24)), 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 124151 (Adobe Reader and Acrobat Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-24)).

Upgrading to version 10.1.16 or 11.0.13 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86402), SecurityFocus (BID 77064†), SecurityTracker (ID 1033796†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53418†). Additional details are provided at isc.sans.edu. Similar entries are available at VDB-78392, VDB-78393, VDB-78394 and VDB-78395. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 86402
Nessus Name: Adobe Acrobat <= 10.1.15 / 11.0.12 / 2015.006.30060 / 2015.008.20082 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-24)
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OpenVAS ID: 103192
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities - 01 October15 (Windows)
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Upgrade: Acrobat Reader 10.1.16/11.0.13

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB15-24
Researcher: AbdulAziz Hariri (iDefense)
Organization: Nanyang Technological University
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-6691 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6691
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78400
SecurityFocus: 77064 - Adobe Acrobat and Reader APSB15-24 Use-After-Free Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033796 - Adobe Acrobat/Reader Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Execute Arbitrary Code, and Bypass Security Restrictions
Vulnerability Center: 53418 - [APSB15-24] Adobe Acrobat and Reader Remote Code Execution due to Use-After-Free - CVE-2015-6691, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2015 16:21
Updated: 06/21/2022 09:07
Changes: 10/14/2015 16:21 (63), 04/07/2017 10:47 (18), 06/21/2022 09:02 (2), 06/21/2022 09:07 (1)
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