Adobe Reader DC animations Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain information about the layout of memory on vulnerable installations of Adobe 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 the handling of the animations property. The issue lies in excess values being returned in the error message when the property is called as a function. An attacker can use this information in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.
Additional Details
Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb15-24.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-07-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-10-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
AbdulAziz Hariri and Jasiel Spelman of HP Zero Day Initiative
