Advisory Details

August 8th, 2017

Adobe Reader DC URL Parsing Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2017-3115
CVSS SCORE	4.3, AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS	Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Acrobat Reader DC
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION	Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['27233']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within URL parsing. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data which can allow for spoofing URL requests. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to leak sensitive information.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2017-01-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2017-08-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Fernando Munoz

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