Vulnerability Note VU#438867

Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader allows users to circumvent copying and printing restrictions

Overview

A vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader allows local users to circumvent redistribution restrictions placed on an eBook by the publisher.

I. Description

The Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader allows one to read electronic books. The eBook Reader employs technology in order to control what the user can do in terms of copying content, commonly referred to as Digital Rights Management (DRM).

A vulnerability in the eBook Reader allows an attacker to circumvent copying and printing restrictions. As a result, an attacker can copy and print unlimited copies of copyrighted material.

II. Impact

An attacker can circumvent copying and printing restrictions.

III. Solution

The CERT/CC is currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem.

Systems Affected

Vendor	Status	Date Updated
Adobe Systems Incorporated	Unknown	24-Sep-2002

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5273
http://www.adobe.com/products/ebookreader/

Credit

Thanks to Vladimir Katalov for reporting this vulnerability.

This document was written by Ian A Finlay.

Other Information

Date Public	07/19/2002
Date First Published	10/01/2002 01:43:00 PM
Date Last Updated	10/01/2002
CERT Advisory
CVE Name
Metric	0.51
Document Revision	16

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