CVE-2009-2994: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 19, 2009
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Updated

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

Affected Software

50 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
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat reader<=9.1.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=9.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat reader=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat reader=9.0
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat reader=7.0.4

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html

Patch Available

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.html

Patch Available

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898

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-2009-2994?

CVE-2009-2994 has been rated as critical due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2994?

To fix CVE-2009-2994, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions, ensuring they are at least version 7.1.4, 8.1.7, or 9.2.

3

Which versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2009-2994?

CVE-2009-2994 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2.

4

What types of attacks exploit CVE-2009-2994?

CVE-2009-2994 can be exploited through crafted PDF files that lead to a buffer overflow, allowing remote code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-2994?

A potential workaround for CVE-2009-2994 is to disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat settings until a patch is applied.

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