CVE-2009-3459: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 13 2009(Updated: )
Heap-based 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in October 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =3.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0.5a | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0.5c | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.10 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.5 | |
| 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 | =7.1.3 | |
| 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 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =3.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0.5a | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.0.5c | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =4.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.10 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.0.11 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =5.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =6.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.5 | |
| 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 | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36983
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7300
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2851
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36600
- http://www.iss.net/threats/348.html
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/10/adobe_reader_and_acrobat_issue_1.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53691
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6534
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3459?
CVE-2009-3459 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3459?
To fix CVE-2009-3459, users should upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.1.4 or later, 8.1.7 or later, or 9.2 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2009-3459?
CVE-2009-3459 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 7.1.4, 8.1.7, and 9.2.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-3459?
CVE-2009-3459 can be exploited through crafted PDF files that trigger memory corruption.
When was CVE-2009-3459 reported to be exploited in the wild?
CVE-2009-3459 was reported to be exploited in the wild in October 2009.
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