CVE-2009-1492
First published: Thu Apr 30 2009(Updated: )
The getAnnots Doc method in the JavaScript API in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a PDF file that contains an annotation, and has an OpenAction entry with JavaScript code that calls this method with crafted integer arguments.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=7.0<=7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=8.0<=8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=9.0<=9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=7.0<=7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=8.0<=8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=9.0<=9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/04/update_on_adobe_reader_issue.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1189
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34736
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/04/potential_adobe_reader_issue.html
- http://packetstorm.linuxsecurity.com/0904-exploits/getannots.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34924
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/05/adobe_reader_issue_update.html
- http://osvdb.org/54130
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970180
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022139
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-06.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0478.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35055
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133B.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35096
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-259028-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35152
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35358
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=926953
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35416
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35734
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200907-06.xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50145
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8569
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1492?
CVE-2009-1492 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1492?
To mitigate CVE-2009-1492, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-1492?
CVE-2009-1492 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 7.1.1, 8.1.4, and 9.1, as well as earlier versions.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2009-1492 facilitate?
CVE-2009-1492 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service through specially crafted PDF files.
Is CVE-2009-1492 still relevant today?
While CVE-2009-1492 was discovered in 2009, users of affected versions are still at risk if they haven't updated their software.
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