CVE-2009-0512: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 11, 2009
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the JBIG2 filter in Adobe Reader 7 and Acrobat 7 before 7.1.3, Adobe Reader 8 and Acrobat 8 before 8.1.6, and Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 before 9.1.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0510, CVE-2009-0511, CVE-2009-0888, and CVE-2009-0889.

Affected Software

83 affected components
Adobe Acrobat reader=9
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=9.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=9.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=8.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1
Adobe Acrobat=9.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.1
Adobe Acrobat=9
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=9.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=9.0.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.2-security_update
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2-security_update
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=9.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-07.html

Patch Available

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1547

Event History

Jun 11, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0512?

CVE-2009-0512 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0512?

To mitigate CVE-2009-0512, you should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version recommended by Adobe.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2009-0512?

CVE-2009-0512 affects Adobe Reader 7, 8, and 9 versions prior to their respective security updates.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2009-0512?

If exploited, CVE-2009-0512 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2009-0512?

Yes, there are documented exploits that target CVE-2009-0512, emphasizing the need for immediate updates.

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