CVE-2010-2209: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 30 2010(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.3, and 8.x before 8.2.3 on Windows and Mac OS X, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-1295, CVE-2010-2202, CVE-2010-2207, CVE-2010-2210, CVE-2010-2211, and CVE-2010-2212.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| 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 | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.2 | |
| 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 | =8.1.3 | |
| 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 | =8.2.2 | |
| 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 | =8.1.4 | |
| 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 | =8.2.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.2.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2209?
CVE-2010-2209 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Which versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat are affected by CVE-2010-2209?
CVE-2010-2209 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 9.x before 9.3.3 and 8.x before 8.2.3 on Windows and Mac OS X.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2209?
To fix CVE-2010-2209, users should update their Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-2209?
CVE-2010-2209 can be exploited through various unspecified vectors leading to code execution or memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-2209 until I can apply a patch?
Currently, the best recommendation is to disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat as a temporary measure against CVE-2010-2209.
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