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This post concerns issues in Windows [not us/9X] IE, and other,. the second
segment concerns exploits in PDF documents.
As 9x can not use the newer Reader versions, disable Java, html
connections, and other aspects in the 9X reader [see its settings to
disable], or use something like Foxit Reader to help avoid potential issues.
Your firewall can also be used to block Adobe Reader's access to the outside
world.
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Hash: SHA1
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-043C
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: February 12, 2008
Last revised: February 12, 2008
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
* Microsoft Visual Basic
* Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities
in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and
Internet Information Services (IIS). Exploitation of these
vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to
execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, or crash a
vulnerable system.
I. Description
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and
Internet Information Services (IIS) as part of the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for February 2008. The most severe vulnerabilities
could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary
code. For more information, see the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes
Database.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, gain
elevated privileges, or cause a denial of service.
III. Solution
Apply updates from Microsoft
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
February 2008 security bulletins. The security bulletins describe any
known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to
note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects.
Administrators should consider using an automated update distribution
system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft February 2008 updates -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-feb>
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-feb.mspx>
* Microsoft Update - <https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>
* Windows Server Update Services -
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx>
_________________________________________________________________
The most recent version of this document can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html>
_________________________________________________________________
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-043C Feedback VU#104665" in the
subject.
_________________________________________________________________
For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this
mailing list, visit <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html>.
_________________________________________________________________
Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization.
Terms of use:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html>
_________________________________________________________________
Revision History
February 12, 2008: Initial release
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The reason for this post is that this exploit has been used in PDF
documents which you might encounter:
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Hash: SHA1
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-043A
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities
Original release date: February 12, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Adobe Reader version 8.1.1 and earlier
* Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D, and Standard versions 8.1.1 and
earlier
Overview
Adobe has released Security advisory APSA08-01 to address multiple
vulnerabilities affecting Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The most severe of
these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code.
I. Description
Adobe Security advisory APSA08-01 addresses a number of
vulnerabilities affecting the Adobe Acrobat family of products,
including Adobe Reader. Acrobat versions 8.1.1 and earlier are
affected. Further details are available in the US-CERT Vulnerability
Notes Database.
An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by convincing a user
to load a specially crafted Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file.
Acrobat integrates with popular web browsers, and visiting a web site
is usually sufficient to cause Acrobat to load PDF content.
At least one of these vulnerabilities is being actively exploited. The
SANS Internet Storm Center Handler's Diary contains more information.
II. Impact
The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. The most severe of these
vulnerabilities allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
III. Solution
Upgrade
Upgrade Adobe Reader or Acrobat to version 8.1.2 according to the
information in Adobe Security advisory APSA08-01.
Disable web browser display for PDF documents
Preventing PDF documents from opening inside a web browser may
mitigate this vulnerability. Applying the following workaround in
conjunction with upgrading may prevent similar vulnerabilities from
being automatically exploited.
To prevent PDF documents from automatically being opened in a web
browser with Acrobat or Reader:
1. Open Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
2. Open the Edit menu.
3. Choose the Preferences option.
4. Choose the Internet section.
5. De-select the "Display PDF in browser" check box.
Disable automatic opening of PDF documents in Microsoft Internet Explorer
To disable automatic opening of PDF files in Microsoft Internet
Explorer (IE), a second step is required. To configure IE to prompt
before opening a PDF file, disable the "Display PDF in browser"
feature (as described above) and then make the following changes to
the Windows registry:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AcroExch.Document.7]
"EditFlags"=hex:00,00,00,00
Disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Disabling JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat may prevent this
vulnerability from being exploited. In Acrobat Reader, JavaScript can
be disabled in the General preferences dialog (Edit --> Preferences
--> JavaScript, de-select Enable Acrobat JavaScript).
IV. References
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Adobe Security advisory APSA08-01
- <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=APSA08-01>
* Securing Your Web Browser -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/>
* Adobe Security Advisory APSA08-01 -
<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html>
* Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Release Notes -
<http://www.adobe.com/go/kb403079>
* SANS Internet Storm Center Handler's Diary -
<http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=3958>
* Configuring Windows Explorer - Registry EditFlags -
<http://mc-computing.com/WinExplorer/WinExplorerEditFlags.htm>
* Internet Explorer Opens .exe Files Instead of Downloading Them -
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/140991>
* Office Documents opening in IE -
<http://blogs.msdn.com/omars/archive/2004/04/29/123181.aspx>
____________________________________________________________________
The most recent version of this document can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.html>
____________________________________________________________________
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-043A Feedback VU#666281" in the
subject.
____________________________________________________________________
For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this
mailing list, visit <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html>.
____________________________________________________________________
Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization.
Terms of use:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html>
____________________________________________________________________
Revision History
February 12, 2008: Initial release
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segment concerns exploits in PDF documents.
As 9x can not use the newer Reader versions, disable Java, html
connections, and other aspects in the 9X reader [see its settings to
disable], or use something like Foxit Reader to help avoid potential issues.
Your firewall can also be used to block Adobe Reader's access to the outside
world.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-043C
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: February 12, 2008
Last revised: February 12, 2008
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
* Microsoft Visual Basic
* Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities
in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and
Internet Information Services (IIS). Exploitation of these
vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to
execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, or crash a
vulnerable system.
I. Description
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and
Internet Information Services (IIS) as part of the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for February 2008. The most severe vulnerabilities
could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary
code. For more information, see the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes
Database.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, gain
elevated privileges, or cause a denial of service.
III. Solution
Apply updates from Microsoft
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
February 2008 security bulletins. The security bulletins describe any
known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to
note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects.
Administrators should consider using an automated update distribution
system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft February 2008 updates -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-feb>
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-feb.mspx>
* Microsoft Update - <https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>
* Windows Server Update Services -
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx>
_________________________________________________________________
The most recent version of this document can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html>
_________________________________________________________________
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-043C Feedback VU#104665" in the
subject.
_________________________________________________________________
For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this
mailing list, visit <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html>.
_________________________________________________________________
Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization.
Terms of use:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html>
_________________________________________________________________
Revision History
February 12, 2008: Initial release
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-----------------------------------------------
The reason for this post is that this exploit has been used in PDF
documents which you might encounter:
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-043A
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities
Original release date: February 12, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Adobe Reader version 8.1.1 and earlier
* Adobe Acrobat Professional, 3D, and Standard versions 8.1.1 and
earlier
Overview
Adobe has released Security advisory APSA08-01 to address multiple
vulnerabilities affecting Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The most severe of
these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code.
I. Description
Adobe Security advisory APSA08-01 addresses a number of
vulnerabilities affecting the Adobe Acrobat family of products,
including Adobe Reader. Acrobat versions 8.1.1 and earlier are
affected. Further details are available in the US-CERT Vulnerability
Notes Database.
An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by convincing a user
to load a specially crafted Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file.
Acrobat integrates with popular web browsers, and visiting a web site
is usually sufficient to cause Acrobat to load PDF content.
At least one of these vulnerabilities is being actively exploited. The
SANS Internet Storm Center Handler's Diary contains more information.
II. Impact
The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. The most severe of these
vulnerabilities allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
III. Solution
Upgrade
Upgrade Adobe Reader or Acrobat to version 8.1.2 according to the
information in Adobe Security advisory APSA08-01.
Disable web browser display for PDF documents
Preventing PDF documents from opening inside a web browser may
mitigate this vulnerability. Applying the following workaround in
conjunction with upgrading may prevent similar vulnerabilities from
being automatically exploited.
To prevent PDF documents from automatically being opened in a web
browser with Acrobat or Reader:
1. Open Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
2. Open the Edit menu.
3. Choose the Preferences option.
4. Choose the Internet section.
5. De-select the "Display PDF in browser" check box.
Disable automatic opening of PDF documents in Microsoft Internet Explorer
To disable automatic opening of PDF files in Microsoft Internet
Explorer (IE), a second step is required. To configure IE to prompt
before opening a PDF file, disable the "Display PDF in browser"
feature (as described above) and then make the following changes to
the Windows registry:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AcroExch.Document.7]
"EditFlags"=hex:00,00,00,00
Disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Disabling JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat may prevent this
vulnerability from being exploited. In Acrobat Reader, JavaScript can
be disabled in the General preferences dialog (Edit --> Preferences
--> JavaScript, de-select Enable Acrobat JavaScript).
IV. References
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Adobe Security advisory APSA08-01
- <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=APSA08-01>
* Securing Your Web Browser -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/>
* Adobe Security Advisory APSA08-01 -
<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-01.html>
* Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Release Notes -
<http://www.adobe.com/go/kb403079>
* SANS Internet Storm Center Handler's Diary -
<http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=3958>
* Configuring Windows Explorer - Registry EditFlags -
<http://mc-computing.com/WinExplorer/WinExplorerEditFlags.htm>
* Internet Explorer Opens .exe Files Instead of Downloading Them -
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/140991>
* Office Documents opening in IE -
<http://blogs.msdn.com/omars/archive/2004/04/29/123181.aspx>
____________________________________________________________________
The most recent version of this document can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043A.html>
____________________________________________________________________
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-043A Feedback VU#666281" in the
subject.
____________________________________________________________________
For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this
mailing list, visit <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html>.
____________________________________________________________________
Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization.
Terms of use:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html>
____________________________________________________________________
Revision History
February 12, 2008: Initial release
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