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zdiAbdulAziz Hariri - HP Zero Day InitiativeZDI-15-317
HistoryJul 14, 2015 - 12:00 a.m.

Adobe Reader ANSendForReview Javascript API Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability

2015-07-1400:00:00
AbdulAziz Hariri - HP Zero Day Initiative
www.zerodayinitiative.com
6

0.017 Low

EPSS

Percentile

87.9%

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass API restrictions on vulnerable installations of Adobe Reader. 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 ANSendForReview method. By creating a specially crafted PDF with specific JavaScript instructions, it is possible to bypass the Javascript API restrictions. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.