Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in October 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 7.0, < 7.1.4 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 7.0, < 7.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/10/adobe_reader_and_acrobat_issue_1.htmlVendor AdvisoryBroken Link
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7300Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36983Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007Broken Link
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/threats/348.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36600Broken Link
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2851Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53691Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/10/adobe_reader_and_acrobat_issue_1.htmlVendor AdvisoryBroken Link
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7300Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36983Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3459?
CVE-2009-3459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers mem...
How severe is CVE-2009-3459?
CVE-2009-3459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.