Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the MoveFileEx call hook feature in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently write to files in arbitrary locations, via an NTFS junction attack, a similar issue to CVE-2014-0568.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 11.0.8 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-28.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=103
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-28.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=103
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9150?
CVE-2014-9150 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the MoveFileEx call hook feature in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently write to files...
How severe is CVE-2014-9150?
CVE-2014-9150 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9150?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat.