CVE-2010-3624

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.2.5 and 9.x before 9.4 on Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted…

published October 6, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker could exploit a crafted image to run arbitrary code on your Mac, impacting Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 8.2.5 and 9.4! ⚠️ Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver who delivers a package that looks perfectly normal but actually contains a ticking time bomb — a seemingly harmless image that can create chaos. 📦💣 With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially gain complete control over your system. They could install malware, steal sensitive information, or wreak havoc on your files — all through a simple image! It's mind-blowingly simple, but the effects could be absolutely devastating.

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver who delivers a package that looks perfectly normal but actually contains a ticking time bomb — a seemingly harmless image that can create chaos. 📦💣 This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows for arbitrary code execution if a user opens a specially crafted image file, bypassing normal security checks. It's a gap in the software that lets attackers manipulate your environment from within.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially gain complete control over your system. They could install malware, steal sensitive information, or wreak havoc on your files — all through a simple image! It's mind-blowingly simple, but the effects could be absolutely devastating. To protect against this vulnerability, ensure you update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to at least version 8.2.5 or 9.4. Additionally, consider disabling the opening of images from untrusted sources. Regularly check for updates to maintain security! 🔄🛡️ Stay vigilant, and you'll keep your system locked down and secure! You've got this! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06553 · 93.8th percentile
Published
2010-10-06T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 OCT 16:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.2.5 and 9.x before 9.4 on Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted…
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