Protect yourself against future threats.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
===========================================================================
AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2012.0173
Security update available for RoboHelp for Word
16 February 2012
===========================================================================
AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
---------------------------------
Product: Adobe RoboHelp
Publisher: Adobe
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access: Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2012-0765
Original Bulletin:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-04.html
- --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT--------------------
Security update available for RoboHelp for Word
Release date: February 14, 2012
Vulnerability identifier: APSB12-04
CVE number: CVE-2012-0765
Platform: Windows
SUMMARY
This update addresses an important vulnerability in RoboHelp 9 (or 8) for Word
on Windows. A specially crafted URL could be used to create a cross-site
scripting attack on Web-based output generated using RoboHelp for Word. Adobe
recommends users update their product installation using the instructions
provided below.
AFFECTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS
RoboHelp 9 (or 8) for Word on Windows
SOLUTION
Adobe recommends users update their RoboHelp for Word installations by applying
the relevant updates using the instructions below:
RoboHelp for Word
Download the APSB12-04.zip file.
To apply the update to your RoboHelp 9 (or 8) for Word installation, follow the
steps below:
1. Back up the corresponding files provided in the APSB12-04.zip file,
which can be found in the following folders:
a. <Install Path>\RoboHELP\WebHelp5Ext\template_stock
b. <Install Path>\RoboHELP\WebHelp5Ext\template_csh
c. <Install Path>\RoboHELP\WildFireExt\template_stock
d. <Install Path>\RoboHELP\WildFireExt\template_csh
2. Unzip the patch file. Replace the old files with the updated
files provided in the patch.
3. Regenerate the outputs.
SEVERITY RATING
Adobe categorizes this as an important update and recommends that users apply
the latest update for their product installation by following the instructions
in the "Solution" section above.
DETAILS
This update addresses an important vulnerability (CVE-2012-0765) in RoboHelp 9
(or 8) for Word on Windows. A specially crafted URL could be used to create a
cross-site scripting attack on Web-based output generated using RoboHelp for
Word. Adobe recommends users update their product installation using the
instructions provided above.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Adobe would like to thank David Damstra of CU*Answers for reporting this issue
(CVE-2012-0765) and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.
ADOBE DISCLAIMER
License agreement
By using software of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries ("Adobe");
you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with such
terms and conditions; do not use the software. The terms of an end user license
agreement accompanying a particular software file upon installation or download
of the software shall supersede the terms presented below.
The export and re-export of Adobe software products are controlled by the
United States Export Administration Regulations and such software may not be
exported or re-exported to Cuba; Iran; Iraq; Libya; North Korea; Sudan; or
Syria or any country to which the United States embargoes goods. In addition;
Adobe software may not be distributed to persons on the Table of Denial Orders;
the Entity List; or the List of Specially Designated Nationals.
By downloading or using an Adobe software product you are certifying that you
are not a national of Cuba; Iran; Iraq; Libya; North Korea; Sudan; or Syria or
any country to which the United States embargoes goods and that you are not a
person on the Table of Denial Orders; the Entity List; or the List of Specially
Designated Nationals. If the software is designed for use with an application
software product (the "Host Application") published by Adobe; Adobe grants you
a non-exclusive license to use such software with the Host Application only;
provided you possess a valid license from Adobe for the Host Application.
Except as set forth below; such software is licensed to you subject to the
terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement from Adobe governing
your use of the Host Application.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: YOU AGREE THAT ADOBE HAS MADE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
TO YOU REGARDING THE SOFTWARE AND THAT THE SOFTWARE IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU
"AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ADOBE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH
REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED; INCLUDING; WITHOUT LIMITATION;
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; MERCHANTABILITY;
MERCHANTABLE QUALITY OR NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. Some states or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL ADOBE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OF
USE; INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS; OR ANY DIRECT; INDIRECT; SPECIAL; INCIDENTAL;
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS) REGARDLESS OF
THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT; TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE); STRICT
PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE; EVEN IF ADOBE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
- --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT--------------------
You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's
registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is
maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue
receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If
you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au
and we will forward your request to the appropriate person.
NOTE: Third Party Rights
This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As
AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control
over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice
contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or
organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's
site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences
which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in
this security bulletin.
NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may
not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at
a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly
from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current.
Contact information for the authors of the original document is included
in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further
information, please contact them directly.
Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?cid=1980
===========================================================================
Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
===========================================================================
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967
iQIVAwUBTzxD5O4yVqjM2NGpAQIlxhAAuR5jdYdmR5lHvhm79Xp8v5qrW9AKMFIV
Gh7MgNOEVTQrFZqQ7EKm/n0oZ0mZDkxsJ2ghF84/orCahJv/zrvLvcTqh5xIJKzf
TEHoJy9OamQUqiuQMdkz1WDA7orItG5yAj2Izrgz12j+SOjoOzgzAeslnjVX63gc
3sg06vvmBb+WgO3rji+EFsE9W/hMaS28LCtlkAdRWwZp/EktjIj1UbV5enPLHWf5
dj/OFK7uA0cu++kKPdLy/XcN3XSXwfi3oAN0NcOhFaRruwsYb7P3Y3UXrz4Lb6dS
tF7p2/bEjREqnkzbIQznOdqWoQ5fOLxjMR7I2OxSlJxU8Ay1uYxzHfS5PyiUVVZN
xNOJCZx3a7wlrQXJYuc2W3w7BEH6M26x38EbpekMp/mJmW5TpIejzJ3QLto6K5eT
kDzPufYYFRTHZkGmmoZInz/ZKoFc0eK7vln4UNm/4LXeuwdljbf1Qmmwc+8O0/1X
cYeneNa8/fRuUP6aUI4rtCLXYX5qVFHGCQz8S/8rRAPWia0bRHjltDlifNRbVB6s
1iLZ4ryYchOAHKWAq6R3+2x5dkEdE/JQKdDZJl8LqThnOvnGybOjwQnBO7HK9Hfl
wWYR4Yk0JZsvpSl4Cy9SoHVxcIHmedURB+8GPtudZgNmrcoajLR7kYbRM5yTRQbu
CZYergFs0B8=
=Njxe
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----