Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NOS Microsystems getPlus Helper ActiveX control before 1.6.2.49 in gp.ocx in the Download Manager in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified initialization parameters.
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8455 | signature vdb entry |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37759 | vdb entry |
| http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.html | patch vendor advisory |
| http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0103 | vdb entry vendor advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023446 | vdb entry |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55556 | vdb entry |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/773545 | third party advisory us government resource |
| http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00009.html | vendor advisory |
| http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-013A.html | third party advisory us government resource |