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CVE-2010-1240

9.3 · HIGH

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.3, and 8.x before 8.2.3 on Windows and Mac OS X, do not restrict the contents of one text field in the Launch File warning dialog, which makes it easier for…

Published Apr 5, 2010adobeCWE-264EPSS 73.62%

Overview

CVE-2010-1240 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat_reader. It was published on April 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.3, and 8.x before 8.2.3 on Windows and Mac OS X, do not restrict the contents of one text field in the Launch File warning dialog, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing an arbitrary local program that was specified in a PDF document, as demonstrated by a text field that claims that the Open button will enable the user to read an encrypted message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update acrobat_reader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refblog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/Refblog.didierstevens.com/2010/06/29/quickpost-no-escape-from-pdf/Reflists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006075.htmlRefwww.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-15.htmlRefwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024159Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-231A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1636Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7466Refblog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/Refblog.didierstevens.com/2010/06/29/quickpost-no-escape-from-pdf/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1240?

CVE-2010-1240 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe acrobat_reader. It was published on April 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-1240?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-1240?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update acrobat_reader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-1240?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-1240 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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