CVE-2009-2990
First published: Mon Oct 19 2009(Updated: )
Array index error in Adobe Reader and 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.1.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =7.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.2 |
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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%3A6371
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2990?
CVE-2009-2990 has a moderate severity rating allowing attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2990?
To fix CVE-2009-2990, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 9.2 or later, 8.1.7 or later, or 7.1.5 if applicable.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2990?
CVE-2009-2990 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and potentially 7.x through 7.1.4.
Can CVE-2009-2990 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2009-2990 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-2990?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2009-2990, making updating the application the recommended approach.
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