Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.15/11.0.12 on Windows Collaboration Sync access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.15/11.0.12 on Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component Collaboration Sync. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-7829. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 10.1.15/11.0.12 on Windows (Document Reader Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Collaboration Sync. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.009.20069 on Windows mishandle junctions in the Synchronizer directory, which allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via Adobe Collaboration Sync.

The weakness was released 10/15/2015 as APSB15-24 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-7829 since 10/14/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 10.1.16 or 11.0.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-53493†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-78392, VDB-78393, VDB-78394 and VDB-78395. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 103192
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities - 01 October15 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat Reader 10.1.16/11.0.13

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Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB15-24
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-7829 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7829
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78471
SecurityTracker: 1033796
Vulnerability Center: 53493 - Adobe Acrobat and Reader Local File System Delete via Adobe Collaboration Sync - CVE-2015-7829, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2015 10:40
Updated: 06/21/2022 21:30
Changes: 10/15/2015 10:40 (64), 04/07/2017 11:13 (1), 06/21/2022 21:30 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:662:103

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