CVE-2009-0658: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 20, 2009
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader 9.0 and earlier, and Acrobat 9.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, related to a non-JavaScript function call and possibly an embedded JBIG2 image stream, as exploited in the wild in February 2009 by Trojan.Pidief.E.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Adobe Acrobat=9.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=9.0
Adobe Acrobat>=7.0<=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat>=8.0<=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader>=7.0<=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader>=8.0<=8.1.4
Event History
Feb 20, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0658?
CVE-2009-0658 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-0658?
To fix CVE-2009-0658, you should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version available.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2009-0658?
CVE-2009-0658 affects Adobe Reader 9.0 and earlier, as well as Acrobat 9.0 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2009-0658 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0658 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted PDF documents.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0658?
CVE-2009-0658 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.