CVE-2010-2883: Stack-based buffer overflow in CoolType.dll in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.4, and 8.x before 8.2.5 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote at...

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in CoolType.dll in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.4, and 8.x before 8.2.5 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF document with a long field in a Smart INdependent Glyphlets (SING) table in a TTF font, as exploited in the wild in September 2010. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

82.48%

99.6th 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 Jun 22, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 8.0, < 8.2.5
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 9.0, < 9.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 8.0, < 8.2.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 9.0, < 9.4

References

http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/09/return-of-unpublished-adobe.htmlBroken Link
http://community.websense.com/blogs/securitylabs/archive/2010/09/10/brief-analysis-on-adobe-reader-sing-table-parsing-vulnerability-cve-2010-2883.aspxBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00001.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/41340Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43025Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201101-08.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-02.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-21.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/491991Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0743.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43057Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.turbolinux.co.jp/security/2011/TLSA-2011-2j.txtBroken Link
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-279A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2331Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0191Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0344Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11586Broken Link
http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/09/return-of-unpublished-adobe.htmlBroken Link
http://community.websense.com/blogs/securitylabs/archive/2010/09/10/brief-analysis-on-adobe-reader-sing-table-parsing-vulnerability-cve-2010-2883.aspxBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00001.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/41340Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43025Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201101-08.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-02.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-21.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/491991Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0743.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43057Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.turbolinux.co.jp/security/2011/TLSA-2011-2j.txtBroken Link
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-279A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2331Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0191Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0344Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11586Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-2883US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2883?

Stack-based buffer overflow in CoolType.dll in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.4, and 8.x before 8.2.5 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF document with a long field in a Smart INdependent Glyphlets (SING) table in a TTF font, as exploited in the wild in September 2010. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

How severe is CVE-2010-2883?

CVE-2010-2883 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 82.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2883?

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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