CVE-2010-0188: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Sun Feb 21 2010(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.2.1 and 9.x before 9.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=8.0<8.2.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=9.0<9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=8.0<8.2.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=9.0<9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager |
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Reference Links
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0399
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023601
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38195
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0114.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38639
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38915
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56297
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8697
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0188
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0188?
CVE-2010-0188 is classified as a critical security vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0188?
To mitigate CVE-2010-0188, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 8.2.1 or later for version 8.x and to version 9.3.1 or later for version 9.x.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2010-0188?
CVE-2010-0188 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 8.x before 8.2.1 and 9.x before 9.3.1.
What kind of exploit can CVE-2010-0188 lead to?
CVE-2010-0188 can lead to application crashes and may potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0188 if I can't update?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2010-0188; the recommended approach is to update to a secure version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
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