Adobe Reader CVE-2014-0511 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:66205

Info

Adobe Reader CVE-2014-0511 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66205
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2014-0511
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 13 2014 12:00AM
Updated: May 29 2014 12:55AM
Credit: VUPEN Security (Pwn2Own 2014), working with HP's Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerable: Adobe Reader 10.1.3
Adobe Reader 10.1.2
Adobe Reader 10.1.1
Adobe Reader 10.1
Adobe Reader 10.0.3
Adobe Reader 10.0.2
Adobe Reader 10.0.1
Adobe Reader 10.0
Adobe Acrobat 10.1.3
Adobe Acrobat 10.1.2
Adobe Acrobat 10.1.1
Adobe Acrobat 10.1
Adobe Acrobat 10.0.3
Adobe Acrobat 10.0.2
Adobe Acrobat 10.0.1
Adobe Acrobat 10.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Adobe Reader CVE-2014-0511 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Adobe Reader is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Adobe Reader 11.0.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Adobe Reader CVE-2014-0511 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Exploitation of this issue was demonstrated at the Pwn2Own contest, but the exploit is not publicly available.

Solution / Fix

Adobe Reader CVE-2014-0511 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Adobe Reader CVE-2014-0511 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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