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

[Jim Manico]

> 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 at manico.net> wrote:
>> I'm most worried about the CSRF vector.
>
> how come?
>
> this is client-side stuff.
>

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Best Regards,
Jim Manico
GIAC GSEC Professional, Sun Certified Java Programmer
jim at manico.net
808.652.3805