CVE-2010-0188
HighExploitedPublic exploitacroread: unspecified code execution flaw
Published Feb 16, 2010 · Updated Aug 14, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-0188 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), acroread (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 1, 2010 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:9.3.1-1.el4, acroread 0:9.3.1-1.el5, Acrobat 8.2.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
88%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.2.1 and 9.x before 9.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | May 1, 2010 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | See advisory | 8.2.1 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | See advisory | 8.2.1 |
| acroreadredhat | See advisory | 0:9.3.1-1.el4 |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:9.3.1-1.el4, 0:9.3.1-1.el5
Acrobat
8.2.1, 9.3.1
Acrobat Reader
8.2.1, 9.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 16, 2010
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2010
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2022
Last updated
Aug 14, 2026
References
- advisorySUSE-SR:2010:006
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0114
- advisory38639
- advisory1023601
- advisoryadobe-unspec-priv-escalation(56297)
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x before 8.2.1 and 9.x before 9.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe); Acrobat Reader (Adobe); acroread (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 1, 2010 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:9.3.1-1.el4, acroread 0:9.3.1-1.el5, Acrobat 8.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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