#VU3498 Improper input validation in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2010-3625

Vulnerability identifier: #VU3498

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3625

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing PDF protocol handlers. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted URI, trick the victim into clicking on it and execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install the latest version from vendor's website. The vulnerability is fixed in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.4 and 8.2.5.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 8.1.1 - 8.2.4, 9.0 - 9.3.4

Adobe Acrobat: 8.1.1 - 8.2.4, 9.0 - 9.3.4

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External links
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-21.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.