Adobe

7 Sep 2020

Securing AEM With Dispatcher

This article explores securing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) using Dispatcher configuration. It demonstrates how to prevent security vulnerabilities by carefully configuring Dispatcher rules to block potential exploits. The walkthrough includes identifying and mitigating Dispatcher bypasses and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through systematic testing and rule refinement.

David Middlehurst James Loureiro
5 Jun 2015

Why Bother Assessing Popular Software?

A presentation at BSides London 2015 examined software security vulnerabilities through a case study of Adobe Reader. The analysis focused on investigating the attack surface of the software by examining its JavaScript API, PDF Rendering Engine, and Sandbox. High-risk security vulnerabilities were identified during the detailed technical assessment.

14 Jan 2010

Adobe Reader Exploit on Vista and 7

A vulnerability in Adobe Reader affecting Vista and Windows 7 systems was discovered, impacting the "media.newPlayer" issue. The exploit functions reliably across multiple Adobe Reader versions, even with ASLR and DEP protections enabled. Disabling JavaScript and applying patches are recommended mitigation strategies.