CVE-2009-0889: 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-2009-0512, and CVE-2009-0888.

Affected Software

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

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-2009-0889?

CVE-2009-0889 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0889?

To fix CVE-2009-0889, you should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0889?

CVE-2009-0889 affects Adobe Reader 7, 8, and 9, including multiple specific versions listed in the vulnerability description.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0889?

CVE-2009-0889 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2009-0889 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-0889 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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