Adobe.Reader.CoolType.DLL.PDF.Handling.Memory.Corruption

Release Date Jun 29, 2010
Severity high
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The vulnerability is caused by an error when CoolType.dll handles a specially crafted PDF file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Adobe Reader 9.3.2 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX Adobe Acrobat 9.3.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Recommended Actions Apply the patch from the vendor: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-15.html
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2010-2209
Reference/s http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-15.html

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