Improper validation of array index in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat - CVE-2010-3631
Published: January 5, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU3505
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3631
CWE-ID: CWE-129
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Adobe
Affected software:
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array index when processing images within PDF documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2010-3631
Install the latest version from vendor's website. The vulnerability is fixed in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.4 and 8.2.5.