PT-2015-1482 · Adobe · Reader+3
Published
2015-07-14
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Updated
2021-09-08
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CVE-2015-4447
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Reader DC (affected versions not specified)
Adobe Acrobat DC (affected versions not specified)
Adobe Acrobat (affected versions not specified)
Adobe Reader (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to errors in security settings, allowing a remote attacker to bypass restrictions on access to the JavaScript API. This can be exploited to execute JavaScript API functions without proper authorization. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.
Recommendations
For Adobe Reader DC, update to a version that addresses the security setting errors.
For Adobe Acrobat DC, update to a version that addresses the security setting errors.
For Adobe Acrobat, update to a version that addresses the security setting errors.
For Adobe Reader, update to a version that addresses the security setting errors.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the execution of JavaScript API functions until a patch is available. Restrict access to the JavaScript API to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using sensitive functions in the affected API endpoints until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Acrobat
Acrobat Dc
Reader
Reader Dc