CVE-2010-1240
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...
- Published
- Apr 5, 2010
- Updated
- Aug 7, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Mar 31, 2010
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CHigh · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 99.5%
- Model date
- Oct 13, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
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.
Sources
modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe.rb
Metasploit Framework modulesDeclared conditions
- platform: Windows($.exploit_windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe.platform)
- verification: check_not_declared($.exploit_windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe.check)
modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe_nojs.rb
Metasploit Framework modulesDeclared conditions
- platform: Windows($.exploit_windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe_nojs.platform)
- verification: check_not_declared($.exploit_windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe_nojs.check)
Responsible use
Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.