CVE-2010-0188
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could lead to denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution. Its high severity, EPSS score of 0.93389, and inclusion in CISA's KEV indicate a critical and actively exploited threat.
This vulnerability has been observed under active exploitation in the wild. The lack of specific details in the description suggests a broad impact and potential for various attack scenarios.
Users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest available versions to mitigate this risk. Ensure all Adobe products are kept current to prevent exploitation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-0188 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2010-0188 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-0188 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1