CVE-2015-4435
Adobe Acrobat Reader ANStartApproval Javascript API Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability
Severity Score
10.0
*CVSS v2
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
-
*SSVC
Descriptions
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass JavaScript API execution restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4438, CVE-2015-4441, CVE-2015-4445, CVE-2015-4447, CVE-2015-4451, CVE-2015-4452, CVE-2015-5085, and CVE-2015-5086.
Adobe Reader y Acrobat 10.x anterior a 10.1.15 y 11.x anterior a 11.0.12, Acrobat y Acrobat Reader DC Classic anterior a 2015.006.30060, y Acrobat y Acrobat Reader DC Continuous anterior a 2015.008.20082 en Windows y OS X permite a atacantes remotos eludir las restricciones de ejecución de JavaScript API a través de vectores no especificados, una vulnerabilidad diferente a CVE-2015-4438, CVE-2015-4441, CVE-2015-4445, CVE-2015-4447, CVE-2015-4451, CVE-2015-4452, CVE-2015-5085, y CVE-2015-5086.
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 ANStartApproval 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.
*Credits:
kernelsmith - HP Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
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Confidentiality
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Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:-
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2015-06-08 CVE Reserved
- 2015-07-14 CVE Published
- 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
- 2024-11-18 EPSS Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
CAPEC
References (3)
| URL | Tag | Source |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75737 | Third Party Advisory | |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032892 | Third Party Advisory |
| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|
| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-15.html | 2021-09-08 |
| URL | Date | SRC |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" | >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" and version " >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" | >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" and version " >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14" | - |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
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| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" | >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" and version " >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" | >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat" and version " >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11" | - |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" | >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" and version " >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" | >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" and version " >= 10.0 <= 10.1.14" | - |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" | >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" and version " >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" | >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader" and version " >= 11.0.0 <= 11.0.11" | - |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" | >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" and version " >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060" | classic |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" | >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" and version " >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060" | classic |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" | >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" and version " >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" | >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Dc" and version " >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" | >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" and version " >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060" | classic |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" | >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" and version " >= 15.006.30033 < 15.006.30060" | classic |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" | >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" and version " >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
|
| Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Acrobat Reader Dc Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" | >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Acrobat Reader Dc" and version " >= 15.007.20033 < 15.008.20082" | continuous |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
|