CVE-2010-0188

Name: CVE-2010-0188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-02-22T13:00:02.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 88.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0188 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 88.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

88.25%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 8.0, < 8.2.1
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 9.0, < 9.3.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 8.0, < 8.2.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 9.0, < 9.3.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38639Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38915Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023601Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0114.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38195Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0399Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56297Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8697Broken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38639Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38915Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023601Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0114.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38195Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0399Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56297Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8697Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-0188US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0188?

How severe is CVE-2010-0188?

CVE-2010-0188 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 88.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0188?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST