bugtraq - Re: [Full-disclosure] [WEB SECURITY] Universal XSS with PDF files: highly dangerous

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Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:32:08 -1000
From: Jim Manico <jim@...ico.net>
To: "M.B.Jr." <marcio.barbado@...il.com>
Cc: Jean-Jacques Halans <halans@...il.com>,
	full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk, bugtraq@...urityfocus.com,
	"pdp (architect)" <pdp.gnucitizen@...glemail.com>,
	Web Security <websecurity@...appsec.org>
Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] [WEB SECURITY] Universal XSS with PDF files:
 highly dangerous

> this is client-side stuff.

Yes, but server-side changes can defend against this vulnerability.

For my  Java/J2EE apps, I  took OWASP's suggestion at : 

http://www.owasp.org/index.php/PDF_Attack_Filter_for_Java_EE

And all is well in my world.

- Jim

PS: And you are right of course about CSRF :)



M.B.Jr. wrote:
> On 1/3/07, Jim Manico <jim@...ico.net> wrote:
>> I'm most worried about the CSRF vector.
>
> how come?
>
> this is client-side stuff.
>

-- 
Best Regards,
Jim Manico
GIAC GSEC Professional, Sun Certified Java Programmer
jim@...ico.net
808.652.3805