CVE-2009-1061: Input Validation

Published Mar 25, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.4, and 7 before 7.1.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors related to JBIG2 and "input validation," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0193 and CVE-2009-1062.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Acrobat reader>=7.0<7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader>=8.0<8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader>=9.0<9.1

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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1061?

CVE-2009-1061 is considered to be a critical vulnerability that could allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1061?

To fix CVE-2009-1061, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 9.1 or later for version 9, or to version 8.1.4 or later for version 8, and to version 7.1.1 or later for version 7.

3

What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2009-1061?

CVE-2009-1061 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions prior to 9.1, 8 prior to 8.1.4, and 7 prior to 7.1.1.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2009-1061?

CVE-2009-1061 is related to input validation and JBIG2 processing vulnerabilities.

5

Can CVE-2009-1061 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-1061 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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