CVE-2010-1241: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 5, 2010
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the custom heap management system in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.2, and 8.x before 8.2.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document, aka FG-VD-10-005.

Affected Software

39 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.2.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.3.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1241?

CVE-2010-1241 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1241?

To fix CVE-2010-1241, users should upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 9.3.2 or higher, or 8.2.2 or higher.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2010-1241?

CVE-2010-1241 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Windows and Mac OS X platforms.

4

Can CVE-2010-1241 be exploited through crafted PDF documents?

Yes, CVE-2010-1241 can be exploited via specially crafted PDF documents sent by remote attackers.

5

What impact could CVE-2010-1241 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2010-1241 could lead to arbitrary code execution or memory corruption, resulting in a denial of service.

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