Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 and earlier on Unix and Linux allows attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan Horse program in an unspecified directory that is associated with an insecure RPATH.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unix | Unix | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 8.1.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0974.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32100
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021140
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-309A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3001
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0098
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=469882
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46335
- http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4815?
CVE-2008-4815 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.2 and earlier on Unix and Linux allows attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan Horse program in an unspecified directory that is a...
How severe is CVE-2008-4815?
CVE-2008-4815 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4815?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unix Unix, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.