Adobe Reader < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities - Nessus

Critical Plugin ID: 35821

This page contains detailed information about the Adobe Reader < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 35821
Name: Adobe Reader < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Filename: adobe_reader_91.nasl
Vulnerability Published: N/A
This Plugin Published: 2009-03-11
Last Modification Time: 2022-03-28
Plugin Version: 1.32
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Windows
Dependencies: adobe_reader_installed.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: SMB/Acroread/Version

Vulnerability Information

Severity: Critical
Vulnerability Published: N/A
Patch Published: 2009-03-10
CVE [?]: CVE-2009-0193, CVE-2009-0658, CVE-2009-0927, CVE-2009-0928, CVE-2009-1061, CVE-2009-1062
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader
Exploited by Malware: True

Synopsis

The PDF file viewer on the remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote host is earlier than 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1. Such versions are reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

- An integer buffer overflow can be triggered when processing a malformed JBIG2 image stream with the '/JBIG2Decode' filter. (CVE-2009-0658)

- A vulnerability in the 'getIcon()' JavaScript method of a Collab object could allow for remote code execution. (CVE-2009-0927)

- Additional vulnerabilities involving handling of JBIG2 image streams could lead to remote code execution. (CVE-2009-0193, CVE-2009-0928, CVE-2009-1061, CVE-2009-1062)

If an attacker can trick a user into opening a specially crafted PDF file, these flaws can exploited to execute arbitrary code subject to the user's privileges.

Solution

Upgrade to Adobe Reader 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 or later.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): N/A
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, GitHub, Immunity Canvas, Core Impact)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the Adobe Reader < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/windows/browser/adobe_geticon
[Adobe Collab.getIcon() Buffer Overflow]
Metasploit: exploit/windows/fileformat/adobe_geticon
[Adobe Collab.getIcon() Buffer Overflow]
Metasploit: exploit/windows/browser/adobe_jbig2decode
[Adobe JBIG2Decode Heap Corruption]
Metasploit: exploit/windows/fileformat/adobe_jbig2decode
[Adobe JBIG2Decode Memory Corruption]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/dos/8099.pl
[EDB-8099: Adobe Acrobat Reader - JBIG2 Local Buffer Overflow (PoC) (2)]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/local/9579.py
[EDB-9579: Adobe Acrobat/Reader < 7.1.1/8.1.3/9.1 - Collab getIcon Universal]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/local/16593.rb
[EDB-16593: Adobe - JBIG2Decode Memory Corruption (Metasploit) (1)]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/local/16606.rb
[EDB-16606: Adobe - 'Collab.getIcon()' Local Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (1)]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/local/16672.rb
[EDB-16672: Adobe - JBIG2Decode Memory Corruption (Metasploit) (2)]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/local/16681.rb
[EDB-16681: Adobe - 'Collab.getIcon()' Local Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (2)]
GitHub: https://github.com/Cryin/Paper
[CVE-2009-0658]
GitHub: https://github.com/kenjiaiko/binarybook
[CVE-2009-0927]
GitHub: https://github.com/offensive-security/exploitdb-bin-sploits/blob/master/bin-sploits/9579.zip
[EDB-9579]
Immunity Canvas: CANVAS

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2009-0928
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	10.0 (High)
Impact Subscore:	10.0
Exploitability Subscore:	10.0
CVSS Temporal Score:	8.7 (High)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	8.7 (High)

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Plugin Source

#%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 70300
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include('deprecated_nasl_level.inc');
include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(35821);
  script_version("1.32");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2022/03/28");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2009-0193",
    "CVE-2009-0658",
    "CVE-2009-0927",
    "CVE-2009-0928",
    "CVE-2009-1061",
    "CVE-2009-1062"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(33751, 34169, 34229);
  script_xref(name:"TRA", value:"TRA-2009-01");
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"8099");
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"33901");
  script_xref(name:"CISA-KNOWN-EXPLOITED", value:"2022/04/15");

  script_name(english:"Adobe Reader < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The PDF file viewer on the remote Windows host is affected by
multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote host is earlier
than 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1.  Such versions are reportedly affected by
multiple vulnerabilities :

  - An integer buffer overflow can be triggered when
    processing a malformed JBIG2 image stream with the
    '/JBIG2Decode' filter. (CVE-2009-0658)

  - A vulnerability in the 'getIcon()' JavaScript method of
    a Collab object could allow for remote code execution. 
    (CVE-2009-0927)

  - Additional vulnerabilities involving handling of JBIG2 
    image streams could lead to remote code execution.
    (CVE-2009-0193, CVE-2009-0928, CVE-2009-1061, 
    CVE-2009-1062)

If an attacker can trick a user into opening a specially crafted PDF
file, these flaws can exploited to execute arbitrary code subject to
the user's privileges.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2009-01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-03.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-04.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Adobe Reader 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2009-0928");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Adobe Collab.getIcon() Buffer Overflow');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:"CANVAS");
  script_cwe_id(20, 119);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/03/10");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/03/11");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2022 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("adobe_reader_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Acroread/Version");

  exit(0);
}

include("global_settings.inc");

info = NULL;
vers = get_kb_list('SMB/Acroread/Version');
if (isnull(vers)) exit(0, 'The "SMB/Acroread/Version" KB item is missing.');

foreach ver (vers)
{
  if (
    ver &&
    (
      ver =~ "^[0-6]\." ||
      ver =~ "^7\.(0\.|1\.0\.)" ||
      ver =~ "^8\.(0\.|1\.[0-3]\.)" ||
      ver =~ "^9\.0\."
    )
  )
  {
    path = get_kb_item('SMB/Acroread/'+ver+'/Path');
    if (isnull(path)) exit(1, 'The "SMB/Acroread/'+ver+'/Path" KB item is missing.');

    verui = get_kb_item('SMB/Acroread/'+ver+'/Version_UI');
    if (isnull(verui)) exit(1, 'The "SMB/Acroread/'+ver+'/Version_UI" KB item is missing.');

    info += '  - ' + verui + ', under ' + path + '\n';
  }
}

if (isnull(info)) exit(0, 'The remote host is not affected.');

if (report_verbosity > 0)
{
  if (max_index(split(info)) > 1) s = "s of Adobe Reader are";
  else s = " of Adobe Reader is";

  report =
    '\nThe following vulnerable instance'+s+' installed on the'+
    '\nremote host :\n\n'+
    info;
  security_hole(port:get_kb_item("SMB/transport"), extra:report);
}
else security_hole(get_kb_item("SMB/transport"));

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/adobe_reader_91.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\adobe_reader_91.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/adobe_reader_91.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the Adobe Reader < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Windows plugin family.
On the right side table select Adobe Reader < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities plugin ID 35821.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl adobe_reader_91.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a adobe_reader_91.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - adobe_reader_91.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state adobe_reader_91.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

33751, 34169, 34229

Secunia Advisory:

33901

TRA | Tenable Research Advisory:

TRA-2009-01

CWE | Common Weakness Enumeration:

CWE-20 (Weakness) Improper Input Validation
CWE-119 (Weakness) Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

See also:

Similar and related Nessus plugins:

40803 - Adobe Acrobat < 9.1 / 8.1.4 / 7.1.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
36196 - GLSA-200904-17 : Adobe Reader: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
40730 - RHEL 3 / 4 / 5 : acroread (RHSA-2008:0974)
40740 - RHEL 3 / 4 / 5 : acroread (RHSA-2009:0376)
39906 - openSUSE Security Update : acroread (acroread-689)
40182 - openSUSE Security Update : acroread (acroread-689)
41362 - SuSE 11 Security Update : Acrobat Reader (SAT Patch Number 690)
41365 - SuSE 11 Security Update : acroread_ja (SAT Patch Number 769)
36033 - openSUSE 10 Security Update : acroread (acroread-6120)
51690 - SuSE 10 Security Update : Acrobat Reader (ZYPP Patch Number 6121)
51705 - SuSE 10 Security Update : acroread_ja (ZYPP Patch Number 6161)

Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file adobe_reader_91.nasl version 1.32. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

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