CVE-2014-9150: Race Condition
First published: Sun Nov 30 2014(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.7 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | =11.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9150?
CVE-2014-9150 has a moderate severity rating due to its ability to bypass sandbox protections.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9150?
To fix CVE-2014-9150, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.09 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2014-9150?
CVE-2014-9150 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.09 on Windows.
Can CVE-2014-9150 lead to full system compromise?
While CVE-2014-9150 can allow arbitrary file writes, it does not automatically lead to full system compromise.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-9150 involve?
CVE-2014-9150 involves an NTFS junction attack to exploit a race condition in MoveFileEx.
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