Vulnerability Description
An unspecified ActiveX control in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 does not properly validate input, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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-2009-2992?
CVE-2009-2992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An unspecified ActiveX control in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 does not properly validate input, which allows attackers to cause a denial o...
How severe is CVE-2009-2992?
CVE-2009-2992 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2992?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.