Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-8104: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JOBOPTIONS File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of JOBOPTIONS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat DC

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8104?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-8104 is critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8104?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-8104, update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can exploit ZDI-CAN-8104?

    ZDI-CAN-8104 can be exploited through malicious pages or documents that require user interaction.

  • Which versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC are affected by ZDI-CAN-8104?

    ZDI-CAN-8104 affects vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC prior to the application's patch.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8104?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8104, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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