CVE-2010-1241

CVE-2010-1241 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Published: 2010-04-05
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the custom heap management system in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.2, and 8.x before 8.2.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document, aka FG-VD-10-005.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1241?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the custom heap management system in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3.2, and 8.x before 8.2.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document, aka FG-VD-10-005.

How severe is CVE-2010-1241?

CVE-2010-1241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-1241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1241?

CVE-2010-1241 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1241?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-1241 published?

CVE-2010-1241 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://blog.fortinet.com/the-upcoming-blackhat-europe-2010-presentation/
• http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006077.html
• http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-09.html
• http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-eu-10/bh-eu-10-briefings.html#Li
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39227
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39329
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103C.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0873
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EVHtY1-0q8
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57589
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6940

Affected products (18)

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:9.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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