#VU5225 Code execution in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2010-1240

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5225

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1240

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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 compromise vulnerable system using social engineering attack.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote attacker can use social engineering attack to trick the victim into executing arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install the latest version of Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat:
Adobe Reader 8.2.4 or 9.3.4
Adobe Acrobat  8.2.4 or 9.3.4

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 8.2 - 8.2.3, 9.3 - 9.3.3

Adobe Acrobat: 8.2 - 8.2.3, 9.3 - 9.3.3

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External links
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-17.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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.