ID

VAR-201605-0251


CVE

CVE-2016-1062


TITLE

Windows and Mac OS X Run on Adobe Reader and Acrobat In JavaScript API Vulnerability that circumvents execution restrictions

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sources: JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626

DESCRIPTION

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass JavaScript API execution restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1038, CVE-2016-1039, CVE-2016-1040, CVE-2016-1041, CVE-2016-1042, CVE-2016-1044, and CVE-2016-1117. This vulnerability CVE-2016-1038 , CVE-2016-1039 , CVE-2016-1040 , CVE-2016-1041 , CVE-2016-1042 , CVE-2016-1044 ,and CVE-2016-1117 Is a different vulnerability. Supplementary information : CWE Vulnerability type by CWE-284: Improper Access Control ( Inappropriate access control ) Has been identified. http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.htmlBy the attacker, JavaScript API Execution restrictions may be avoided. 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 WillClose event. By creating a specially crafted PDF with a specific WillClose event, it is possible to bypass the Javascript API restrictions. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Adobe Reader and Acrobat are prone to multiple security-bypass vulnerabilities. Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass certain security restrictions. Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Adobe Acrobat DC, etc. are all products of Adobe (Adobe) in the United States. Acrobat DC is a desktop PDF solution; Acrobat Reader DC is a set of tools for viewing, printing and annotating PDF. Security flaws exist in several Adobe products

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sources: NVD: CVE-2016-1062 // JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626 // ZDI: ZDI-16-310 // BID: 90517 // VULHUB: VHN-89414 // VULMON: CVE-2016-1062

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

vendor:adobemodel:acrobat dcscope:lteversion:15.006.30121

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat dcscope:lteversion:15.010.20060

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat reader dcscope:lteversion:15.006.30121

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vendor:adobemodel:readerscope:lteversion:11.0.15

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat reader dcscope:lteversion:15.010.20060

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobatscope:lteversion:11.0.15

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobatscope:ltversion:xi desktop 11.0.16 (windows/macintosh)

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat dcscope:ltversion:classic 15.006.30172 (windows/macintosh)

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat dcscope:ltversion:continuous track 15.016.20039 (windows/macintosh)

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat reader dcscope:ltversion:classic 15.006.30172 (windows/macintosh)

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat reader dcscope:ltversion:continuous track 15.016.20039 (windows/macintosh)

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vendor:adobemodel:readerscope:ltversion:xi desktop 11.0.16 (windows/macintosh)

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vendor:adobemodel:acrobat pro dcscope: - version: -

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vendor:applemodel:mac os xscope: - version: -

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sources: ZDI: ZDI-16-310 // JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626 // CNNVD: CNNVD-201605-261 // NVD: CVE-2016-1062

CVSS

SEVERITY

CVSSV2

CVSSV3

nvd@nist.gov: CVE-2016-1062
value: CRITICAL

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NVD: CVE-2016-1062
value: CRITICAL

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ZDI: CVE-2016-1062
value: MEDIUM

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CNNVD: CNNVD-201605-261
value: CRITICAL

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VULHUB: VHN-89414
value: HIGH

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VULMON: CVE-2016-1062
value: HIGH

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nvd@nist.gov: CVE-2016-1062
severity: HIGH
baseScore: 10.0
vectorString: AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
accessVector: NETWORK
accessComplexity: LOW
authentication: NONE
confidentialityImpact: COMPLETE
integrityImpact: COMPLETE
availabilityImpact: COMPLETE
exploitabilityScore: 10.0
impactScore: 10.0
acInsufInfo: NONE
obtainAllPrivilege: NONE
obtainUserPrivilege: NONE
obtainOtherPrivilege: NONE
userInteractionRequired: NONE
version: 2.0

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ZDI: CVE-2016-1062
severity: MEDIUM
baseScore: 6.8
vectorString: AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
accessVector: NETWORK
accessComplexity: MEDIUM
authentication: NONE
confidentialityImpact: PARTIAL
integrityImpact: PARTIAL
availabilityImpact: PARTIAL
exploitabilityScore: 8.6
impactScore: 6.4
acInsufInfo: NONE
obtainAllPrivilege: NONE
obtainUserPrivilege: NONE
obtainOtherPrivilege: NONE
userInteractionRequired: NONE
version: 2.0

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VULHUB: VHN-89414
severity: HIGH
baseScore: 10.0
vectorString: AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
accessVector: NETWORK
accessComplexity: LOW
authentication: NONE
confidentialityImpact: COMPLETE
integrityImpact: COMPLETE
availabilityImpact: COMPLETE
exploitabilityScore: 10.0
impactScore: 10.0
acInsufInfo: NONE
obtainAllPrivilege: NONE
obtainUserPrivilege: NONE
obtainOtherPrivilege: NONE
userInteractionRequired: NONE
version: 2.0

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nvd@nist.gov: CVE-2016-1062
baseSeverity: CRITICAL
baseScore: 9.8
vectorString: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
attackVector: NETWORK
attackComplexity: LOW
privilegesRequired: NONE
userInteraction: NONE
scope: UNCHANGED
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
availabilityImpact: HIGH
exploitabilityScore: 3.9
impactScore: 5.9
version: 3.0

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sources: ZDI: ZDI-16-310 // VULHUB: VHN-89414 // VULMON: CVE-2016-1062 // JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626 // CNNVD: CNNVD-201605-261 // NVD: CVE-2016-1062

PROBLEMTYPE DATA

problemtype:CWE-284

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problemtype:CWE-Other

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sources: VULHUB: VHN-89414 // JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626 // NVD: CVE-2016-1062

THREAT TYPE

remote

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sources: CNNVD: CNNVD-201605-261

TYPE

Unknown

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sources: BID: 90517

CONFIGURATIONS

sources: JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626

PATCH

title:APSB16-14url:https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.html

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title:APSB16-14url:https://helpx.adobe.com/jp/security/products/reader/apsb16-14.html

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title:アドビ システムズ社 Adobe Reader の脆弱性に関するお知らせurl:http://www.fmworld.net/biz/common/adobe/20160512.html

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title:Multiple Adobe Product safety bypass vulnerability repair measuresurl:http://www.cnnvd.org.cn/web/xxk/bdxqById.tag?id=61579

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sources: ZDI: ZDI-16-310 // JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626 // CNNVD: CNNVD-201605-261

EXTERNAL IDS

db:NVDid:CVE-2016-1062

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db:ZDIid:ZDI-16-310

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db:BIDid:90517

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db:SECTRACKid:1035828

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db:JVNDBid:JVNDB-2016-002626

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db:ZDI_CANid:ZDI-CAN-3491

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db:CNNVDid:CNNVD-201605-261

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db:AUSCERTid:ESB-2016.1146

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db:VULHUBid:VHN-89414

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db:VULMONid:CVE-2016-1062

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sources: ZDI: ZDI-16-310 // VULHUB: VHN-89414 // VULMON: CVE-2016-1062 // BID: 90517 // JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626 // CNNVD: CNNVD-201605-261 // NVD: CVE-2016-1062

REFERENCES

url:https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.html

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url:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90517

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url:http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/zdi-16-310

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url:http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035828

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url:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=cve-2016-1062

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url:https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/ciadr/vul/20160511-adobereader.html

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url:https://www.jpcert.or.jp/at/2016/at160023.html

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url:http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnid=cve-2016-1062

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url:http://www.npa.go.jp/cyberpolice/topics/?seq=18377

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url:https://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=34330

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url:http://www.adobe.com

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url:http://get.adobe.com/reader/

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url:https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.html

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url:https://nvd.nist.gov

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sources: ZDI: ZDI-16-310 // VULHUB: VHN-89414 // VULMON: CVE-2016-1062 // BID: 90517 // JVNDB: JVNDB-2016-002626 // CNNVD: CNNVD-201605-261 // NVD: CVE-2016-1062

CREDITS

AbdulAziz Hariri - HPE Zero Day Initiative

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sources: ZDI: ZDI-16-310

SOURCES

db:ZDIid:ZDI-16-310
db:VULHUBid:VHN-89414
db:VULMONid:CVE-2016-1062
db:BIDid:90517
db:JVNDBid:JVNDB-2016-002626
db:CNNVDid:CNNVD-201605-261
db:NVDid:CVE-2016-1062

LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-13T23:03:04.157000+00:00


SOURCES UPDATE DATE

db:ZDIid:ZDI-16-310date:2016-05-10T00:00:00
db:VULHUBid:VHN-89414date:2016-12-01T00:00:00
db:VULMONid:CVE-2016-1062date:2016-12-01T00:00:00
db:BIDid:90517date:2016-07-06T14:40:00
db:JVNDBid:JVNDB-2016-002626date:2016-05-17T00:00:00
db:CNNVDid:CNNVD-201605-261date:2016-05-11T00:00:00
db:NVDid:CVE-2016-1062date:2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

SOURCES RELEASE DATE

db:ZDIid:ZDI-16-310date:2016-05-10T00:00:00
db:VULHUBid:VHN-89414date:2016-05-11T00:00:00
db:VULMONid:CVE-2016-1062date:2016-05-11T00:00:00
db:BIDid:90517date:2016-05-10T00:00:00
db:JVNDBid:JVNDB-2016-002626date:2016-05-17T00:00:00
db:CNNVDid:CNNVD-201605-261date:2016-05-11T00:00:00
db:NVDid:CVE-2016-1062date:2016-05-11T10:59:29.127