Buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader via a crafted PDF document - APSA09-01 (Linux)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:18633 | Date: (C)2014-05-26 (M)2021-09-11 |
Class: PATCH | Family: unix |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Adobe advisory, APSA09-01. The update is required to fix a buffer overflow vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle a crafted PDF document. Successful exploitation allow attackers to take complete control of the affected system.