Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2010-1241

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the custom heap management system in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2010-1241

External References

• http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-09.html

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
• openSUSE update for flash-player
• Red Hat update for acroread