ID:5531 - Exploit for Code execution in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2010-1240

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5531 - Exploit for Code execution in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2010-1240

ID:5531 - Exploit for Code execution in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2010-1240

Published: June 6, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5225
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1240
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system using social engineering attack.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote attacker can use social engineering attack to trick the victim into executing arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install the latest version of Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat:
Adobe Reader 8.2.4 or 9.3.4
Adobe Acrobat  8.2.4 or 9.3.4