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zdiAbdul-Aziz Hariri of Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeZDI-18-1419
HistoryDec 17, 2018 - 12:00 a.m.

Adobe Reader DC JavaScript CBSharedReviewCompleteAutomation JavaScript API Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability

2018-12-1700:00:00
Abdul-Aziz Hariri of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
www.zerodayinitiative.com
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EPSS

0.003

Percentile

68.1%

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass JavaScript API restrictions on vulnerable installations of Adobe Reader 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 CBSharedReviewCompleteAutomation method. By creating a specially crafted PDF with specific Javascript instructions, it is possible to bypass the Javascript API restrictions. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

EPSS

0.003

Percentile

68.1%