Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NOS Microsystems getPlus Helper ActiveX control before 1.6.2.49 in gp.ocx in the Download Manager in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified initialization parameters.
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://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/773545US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37759
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023446
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-013A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0103Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55556
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00009.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/773545US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37759
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023446
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-013A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3958?
CVE-2009-3958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NOS Microsystems getPlus Helper ActiveX control before 1.6.2.49 in gp.ocx in the Download Manager in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x befor...
How severe is CVE-2009-3958?
CVE-2009-3958 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-2009-3958?
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.