#VU4620 Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2010-1241

Vulnerability identifier: #VU4620

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.4 [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:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1241

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the custom heap management system in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

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
https://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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.