CVE-2009-2981: Input Validation
First published: Mon Oct 19 2009(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 do not properly validate input, which might allow attackers to bypass intended Trust Manager restrictions via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.1.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36638
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6284
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2981?
CVE-2009-2981 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to allow trust manager bypass in affected software.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2981?
To fix CVE-2009-2981, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest available version to ensure all security patches are applied.
Which software versions are impacted by CVE-2009-2981?
CVE-2009-2981 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 7.1.4, 8.1.7, and 9.2.
What should I do if I cannot immediately update to fix CVE-2009-2981?
If an immediate update is not possible, limit the use of the affected Adobe software until a patch can be applied.
Does CVE-2009-2981 affect only Adobe Acrobat or other applications?
CVE-2009-2981 affects both Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat applications.
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