CVE-2011-0562
First published: Thu Feb 10 2011(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0570 and CVE-2011-0588.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.2.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-03.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0337
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025033
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0301.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43470
- http://www.acrossecurity.com/aspr/ASPR-2011-02-11-1-PUB.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46252
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0492
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12555
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516399/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0562?
The severity of CVE-2011-0562 is considered important due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0562?
To fix CVE-2011-0562, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2011-0562?
CVE-2011-0562 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 10.0.1, 9.4.2, and 8.2.6.
Can CVE-2011-0562 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-0562 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0562 if I cannot update?
As a workaround for CVE-2011-0562, avoid running untrusted applications or files in the same directory as Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
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