CVE-2009-1062: Input Validation

Published Mar 25, 2009
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.4, and 7 before 7.1.1 might allow remote attackers to trigger memory corruption and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors related to JBIG2, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0193 and CVE-2009-1061.

Affected Software

70 affected components
Adobe Acrobat<=9.0
Adobe Acrobat<=9.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat=7.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1
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-security_update
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader<=9.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0
Adobe Reader=3.0
Adobe Reader=4.0
Adobe Reader=4.0.5
Adobe Reader=4.0.5a
Adobe Reader=4.0.5c
Adobe Reader=4.5
Adobe Reader=5.0
Adobe Reader=5.0.5
Adobe Reader=5.0.6
Adobe Reader=5.0.7
Adobe Reader=5.0.9
Adobe Reader=5.0.10
Adobe Reader=5.0.11
Adobe Reader=5.1
Adobe Reader=6.0
Adobe Reader=6.0.1
Adobe Reader=6.0.2
Adobe Reader=6.0.3
Adobe Reader=6.0.4
Adobe Reader=6.0.5
Adobe Reader=7.0.1
Adobe Reader=7.0.2
Adobe Reader=7.0.3
Adobe Reader=7.0.5
Adobe Reader=7.0.7
Adobe Reader=7.0.8
Adobe Reader=7.0.9
Adobe Reader=7.1.0
Adobe Reader=7.1.1
Adobe Reader=8.1.1
Adobe Reader=8.1.2
Adobe Reader=8.1.4

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-04.html

Patch Available

http://www.ivizsecurity.com/security-advisory-iviz-sr-09001.html

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34229

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1062?

CVE-2009-1062 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1062?

To fix CVE-2009-1062, users should upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2009-1062?

CVE-2009-1062 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 7.0.7 and earlier, as well as 8.1.3 and earlier.

4

What are the possible impacts of exploiting CVE-2009-1062?

Exploiting CVE-2009-1062 could allow an attacker to cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2009-1062 being actively exploited in the wild?

At the time of discovery, CVE-2009-1062 was considered likely to be targeted by attackers due to its severity.

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