Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox executes DOM calls in response to a javascript: URI in the target attribute of a submit element within a form contained in an inline PDF file, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended Adobe Acrobat JavaScript restrictions on accessing the document object, as demonstrated by a web site that permits PDF uploads by untrusted users, and therefore has a shared document.domain between the web site and this javascript: URI. NOTE: the researcher reports that Adobe's position is "a PDF file is active content."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secniche.org/papers/SNS_09_03_PDF_Silent_Form_Re_Purp_Attack.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503183/100/0/threaded
- http://secniche.org/papers/SNS_09_03_PDF_Silent_Form_Re_Purp_Attack.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503183/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1597?
CVE-2009-1597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox executes DOM calls in response to a javascript: URI in the target attribute of a submit element within a form contained in an inline PDF file, which might allow remote attackers to byp...
How severe is CVE-2009-1597?
CVE-2009-1597 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-2009-1597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader.