CVE-2009-2989: Integer Overflow

Published Oct 19, 2009
·
Updated

Integer overflow in Adobe Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1
Adobe Acrobat=9.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat<=9.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3

Event History

Oct 19, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2989?

CVE-2009-2989 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2989?

To fix CVE-2009-2989, update Adobe Acrobat to version 9.2 or later, 8.1.7 or later, or apply any available security patches.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2009-2989?

CVE-2009-2989 affects Adobe Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4.

4

What type of attack could exploit CVE-2009-2989?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2009-2989 to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system through malicious PDF files.

5

Is CVE-2009-2989 still a threat today?

While CVE-2009-2989 was a significant threat at the time of disclosure, it is less relevant today due to software updates and end-of-life for affected versions.

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