[Full-disclosure] [ GLSA 200508-11 ] Adobe Reader: Buffer Overflow

From: Thierry Carrez (koon_at_gentoo.org)
Date: 08/19/05

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200508-11
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      Severity: Normal
         Title: Adobe Reader: Buffer Overflow
          Date: August 19, 2005
          Bugs: #102730
            ID: 200508-11

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    Synopsis
    ========

    Adobe Reader is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which could potentially
    lead to execution of arbitrary code.

    Background
    ==========

    Adobe Reader is a utility used to view PDF files.

    Affected packages
    =================

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         Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
        -------------------------------------------------------------------
      1 app-text/acroread < 7.0.1.1 >= 7.0.1.1

    Description
    ===========

    A buffer overflow has been reported within a core application plug-in,
    which is part of Adobe Reader.

    Impact
    ======

    An attacker may create a specially-crafted PDF file, enticing a user to
    open it. This could trigger a buffer overflow as the file is being
    loaded, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All Adobe Reader users should upgrade to the latest version:

        # emerge --sync
        # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/acroread-7.0.1.1"

    References
    ==========

      [ 1 ] CAN-2005-2470
            http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-2470
      [ 2 ] Adobe Document 321644
            http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/321644.html

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

      http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200508-11.xml

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
    security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
    http://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2005 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0

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