CVE-2010-4091 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted PDF document exploiting memory corruption in the EScript plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2010-4091?

CVE-2010-4091 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, published on 7 Nov 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The EScript.api plugin in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.1, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows and Mac OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF document that triggers memory corruption, involving the printSeps function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4091?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4091?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-4091 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4091 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5vr-3wpw-49ph.

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