Vulnerability Description
The Download Manager in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that calls an AcroJS function with a long string argument, triggering heap corruption.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Download Manager | 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://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=756
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/49541
- 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.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
- http://download.oracle.com/sunalerts/1019937.1.html
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=756
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4817?
CVE-2008-4817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Download Manager in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Reader 8.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that calls an AcroJS function with a long s...
How severe is CVE-2008-4817?
CVE-2008-4817 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Download Manager, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.