Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the JBIG2 filter in Adobe Reader via a crafted file (Linux)| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:18639 | Date: (C)2014-05-26 (M)2021-11-18 |
| Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: unix |
The host is installed with Adobe Reader before 8.1.6 or 9.x before 9.1.2 and is prone to a heap based buffer overflow vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to handle a crafted file. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to crash the service or execute arbitrary code.
