Vulnerability identifier: #VU4614

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0198

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing PDF files in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. A remote attacker can create a specially specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in system compromise.

Mitigation
The vendor has issued the following versions to address this vulnerability: 9.3.2, 8.2.2

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 8.0 - 8.2.1, 9.0 - 9.3.1

Adobe Reader: 8.0 - 8.2.1, 9.0 - 9.3.1

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-09.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.