Vulnerability identifier: #VU2835

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-0610

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

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

The weakness exists due to boundary error in CoolType library. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption, and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update Adobe Acrobat 9.x to version 9.4.4.
Update Adobe Reader 9.x to version 9.4.4.
Update Adobe Acrobat 10.x for Windows and Macintosh to version 10.0.3.
Update Adobe Reader 10.x for Windows and Macintosh to version 10.0.3.
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Macintosh

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 9.0 - 9.4.3, 10.0.0 - 10.0.2

Adobe Acrobat: 9.0 - 9.4.3, 10.0.0 - 10.0.2

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-08.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.