Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:READER-BPROTECT |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Adobe Reader bProtectedMode Remote Code Execution RCE PDF |
Release Date |
2011/09/21 |
Update Number |
1997 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Adobe Acrobat and Reader are prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. Local attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.