Vulnerability identifier: #VU4603

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0191

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when handling protocol URIs. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted shortcut, trick the victim into clicking it and execute arbitrary commands on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
The vendor has issued the following versions to address this vulnerability: 9.3.2, 8.2.2

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 9.0 - 9.3.1, 8.0 - 8.2.1

Adobe Reader: 9.0 - 9.3.1, 8.0 - 8.2.1

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-09.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.