Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, does not enable the Enhanced Security feature, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, related to a "script injection vulnerability," as demonstrated by Acrobat Forms Data Format (FDF) behavior that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) by user-assisted remote attackers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 9.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 9.2 |
| Unix | Unix | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00009.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38138
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38215
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.packetstormsecurity.org/1001-exploits/SS-2010-001.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0060.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37763
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023446
- http://www.stratsec.net/files/SS-2010-001_Stratsec_Acrobat_Script_Injection_Secu
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-013A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0103
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=554296
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55554
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00009.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3956?
CVE-2009-3956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The default configuration of Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, does not enable the Enhanced Security feature, which has unspecified impact and attack...
How severe is CVE-2009-3956?
CVE-2009-3956 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Unix Unix.