CVE-2010-4091

Name: CVE-2010-4091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-11-07T22:00:03.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The EScript.api plugin in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.1, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows and Mac OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF document that triggers memory corruption, involving the printSeps function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 18.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The EScript.api plugin in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.0.1, 9.x before 9.4.1, and 8.x before 8.2.6 on Windows and Mac OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF document that triggers memory corruption, involving the printSeps function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.52%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1.6
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.1.7
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.2.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.2.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.2.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	8.2.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.3.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.3.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.3.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.3.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	9.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	10.0
Adobe	Acrobat	8.0
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.4
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.5
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.6
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.7
Adobe	Acrobat	8.2
Adobe	Acrobat	8.2.1
Adobe	Acrobat	8.2.2
Adobe	Acrobat	8.2.3
Adobe	Acrobat	8.2.4
Adobe	Acrobat	9.0
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat	9.2
Adobe	Acrobat	9.3
Adobe	Acrobat	9.3.1
Adobe	Acrobat	9.3.2
Adobe	Acrobat	9.3.3

Showing 50 of 53 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4091?

How severe is CVE-2010-4091?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4091?

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Source: NVD / NIST