CVE-2009-0928: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 25, 2009
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Professional 7.1.0, 8.1.3, 9.0.0, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file containing a JBIG2 stream with a size inconsistency related to an unspecified table.

Affected Software

99 affected components
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat=8.2.1
Adobe Acrobat=3.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=5.0.10
Adobe Acrobat=4.0
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=3.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.2.4
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.2.3
Adobe Acrobat=8.2
Adobe Acrobat=8.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=4.0.5c
Adobe Acrobat<=9.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.2.2
Adobe Acrobat=4.0.5a
Adobe Acrobat=5.0
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat=5.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=4.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat=6.0
Adobe Acrobat=5.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.0.10
Adobe Acrobat reader=4.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat reader=6.0.6
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.2.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.0.9
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat reader=3.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=4.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=4.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.2.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=3.01
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat reader=4.0.5a
Adobe Acrobat reader=6.0.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.2.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat reader<=9.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.0.11
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.0.7
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.2.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=6.0.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=6.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.0.6
Adobe Acrobat reader=3.02
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=5.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=6.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=6.0.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=6.0.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=4.0.5c
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.4

Event History

Mar 25, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0928?

CVE-2009-0928 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, indicating a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0928?

To fix CVE-2009-0928, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Professional to the latest version available.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2009-0928?

CVE-2009-0928 affects various versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Professional, including 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.1.0, 8.1.3, and 9.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0928 classified as?

CVE-2009-0928 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can I be attacked by simply opening a PDF file with CVE-2009-0928?

Yes, opening a PDF file containing a malicious JBIG2 stream can lead to exploitation of CVE-2009-0928.

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