Adobe.Reader.MSI.DLL.Insecure.Library.Loading

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Insecure Library Loading vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an improper search path in the application leading to insecure loading of msi.dll file. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into opening a file from a directory and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Acrobat DC 15.010.20060 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC 15.010.20060 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat DC Classic 15.006.30121 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC Classic 15.006.30121 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat XI Desktop 11.0.15 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Reader XI Desktop 11.0.15 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb16-14.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-27 17.006
2021-01-21 17.005
2021-01-19 17.002
2020-05-13 15.844 Default_action:pass:drop
2019-06-10 14.629 Severity:low:high

References

APSB16-14