Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 11.0.15/15.006 Javascript API access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 11.0.15/15.006. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Javascript API. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-1062. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 11.0.15/15.006 (Document Reader Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Javascript API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass JavaScript API execution restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1038, CVE-2016-1039, CVE-2016-1040, CVE-2016-1041, CVE-2016-1042, CVE-2016-1044, and CVE-2016-1117.

The weakness was released 05/05/2016 by AbdulAziz Hariri with Zero Day Initiative as APSB16-14 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-1062 since 12/22/2015. 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. 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 91096 (Adobe Acrobat < 11.0.16 / 15.006.30172 / 15.016.20039 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB16-14)), 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 123265 (Adobe Acrobat and Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB16-14)).

Upgrading to version 11.0.16 or 15.006.30172 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 (91096) and SecurityFocus (BID 90517†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-87176, VDB-87177, VDB-87178 and VDB-87179. 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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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 91096
Nessus Name: Adobe Acrobat < 11.0.16 / 15.006.30172 / 15.016.20039 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB16-14)
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OpenVAS ID: 861326
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Reader Security Updates(apsb16-14)-Windows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat Reader 11.0.16/15.006.30172

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12/22/2015 🔍
05/05/2016 +135 days 🔍
05/05/2016 +0 days 🔍
05/10/2016 +5 days 🔍
05/11/2016 +1 days 🔍
05/12/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/20/2024 +3083 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB16-14
Researcher: AbdulAziz Hariri
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1062 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1062
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87201
SecurityFocus: 90517 - Adobe Reader and Acrobat APSB16-14 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1035828

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2016 11:00
Updated: 10/20/2024 06:12
Changes: 05/12/2016 11:00 (58), 04/07/2017 10:48 (21), 08/18/2022 14:53 (3), 10/20/2024 06:12 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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