CVE-2010-3622

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.4, and 8.x before 8.2.5 on Windows and Mac OS X, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published October 6, 2010

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

⚠️ Here’s a baffling twist: Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 9.x before 9.4, and 8.x before 8.2.5 may let attackers execute arbitrary code or crash your system! This vulnerability is like a restaurant where the chef occasionally adds undisclosed ingredients to the menu—diner beware! You order your meal, but with a surprise twist, it could lead to a very sick evening or worse, a complete kitchen shutdown. An attacker could leverage this to execute any code they desire, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a system crash. Imagine your trusty PDF viewer turning into a gateway for chaos instead of comfort!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant where the chef occasionally adds undisclosed ingredients to the menu—diner beware! You order your meal, but with a surprise twist, it could lead to a very sick evening or worse, a complete kitchen shutdown. This vulnerability arises from unspecified vectors that allow memory corruption, which can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. Essentially, it's a sneaky glitch in how Adobe Reader and Acrobat handle certain inputs.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this to execute any code they desire, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a system crash. Imagine your trusty PDF viewer turning into a gateway for chaos instead of comfort! To protect yourself, update to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 9.4 or higher, or 8.2.5 and above. If you're running older versions, prioritizing this update is key to ensuring your device remains secure! You've got this! Take action to secure your software and enjoy your PDFs worry-free! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05707 · 93.0th percentile
Published
2010-10-06T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 OCT 16:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.4, and 8.x before 8.2.5 on Windows and Mac OS X, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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