CVE-2011-0590

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows and Mac OS X allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…

published February 10, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unsuspecting 3D file could be the key to unleashing chaos! If you're using Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions before 10.0.1, 9.4.2, or 8.2.6, take note. 🔥 Think of Adobe Reader like a fancy restaurant that serves up delicious dishes but has a secret menu item that could spoil the meal. If a diner orders the wrong dish (in this case, a malicious 3D file), it could lead to a harmful surprise that disrupts the whole dining experience! An attacker can craft a 3D file that, when opened, executes arbitrary code on your system. This could potentially allow them to steal sensitive information, manipulate files, or even take complete control of the device. Imagine someone crashing your dinner party and taking over your kitchen – not fun!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Reader like a fancy restaurant that serves up delicious dishes but has a secret menu item that could spoil the meal. If a diner orders the wrong dish (in this case, a malicious 3D file), it could lead to a harmful surprise that disrupts the whole dining experience! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows remote code execution via specially crafted 3D files. If a user opens such a file, it could lead to unauthorized actions on their system, impacting both security and functionality.

What to do

An attacker can craft a 3D file that, when opened, executes arbitrary code on your system. This could potentially allow them to steal sensitive information, manipulate files, or even take complete control of the device. Imagine someone crashing your dinner party and taking over your kitchen – not fun! To protect yourself, immediately update Adobe Reader or Acrobat to the latest version: 10.0.1 or higher, 9.4.2 or higher, and 8.2.6 or higher. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're safeguarded against similar threats in the future. You've got this! Stay updated and protect your systems like a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06417 · 93.6th percentile
Published
2011-02-10T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 17:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.2, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows and Mac OS X allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
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