CVE-2010-0204

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.2, and 8.x before 8.2.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or…

published April 14, 2010

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption issue could bring down your Adobe Reader or Acrobat! Users on versions before 9.3.2 and 8.2.2 are at risk. πŸ›‘ Think of it like an overstuffed suitcase that bursts open when you try to zip it up β€” too much data can lead to a mess, and in this case, it can crash the whole system or allow uninvited guests! πŸŽ’ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, leaving users stranded with an inoperable application. Even more alarming, they might execute arbitrary code, granting them unauthorized access to your system and data. This could lead to potential data leaks or even full system compromise!

Put simply

Think of it like an overstuffed suitcase that bursts open when you try to zip it up β€” too much data can lead to a mess, and in this case, it can crash the whole system or allow uninvited guests! πŸŽ’ This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors, resulting in memory corruption that can crash the application or enable arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, leaving users stranded with an inoperable application. Even more alarming, they might execute arbitrary code, granting them unauthorized access to your system and data. This could lead to potential data leaks or even full system compromise! Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 9.3.2 or later, and 8.2.2 or later, to close this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to stay protected against new threats. Also, consider implementing runtime protections to mitigate memory corruption risks. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems with these updates! πŸ›‘οΈβœ¨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05679 Β· 93.0th percentile
Published
2010-04-14T15:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 15:44Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.2, and 8.x before 8.2.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or…
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