Vulnerability Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 9.1.3 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 9.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36638
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36638
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2986?
CVE-2009-2986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2986?
CVE-2009-2986 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2986?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.