CVE-2009-3953: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Universal 3D Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2010
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contains an array boundary issue in Universal 3D (U3D) support that could lead to remote code execution.

Other sources

Adobe Security Bulletin for Adobe Reader and Acrobat APSB10-02 fixes following code execution flaws:

This update resolves a use-after-free vulnerability in Multimedia.api that could lead to code execution (CVE-2009-4324). -> tracked via separate bug #547799

This update resolves an array boundary issue in U3D support that could lead to code execution (CVE-2009-3953).

This update resolves a memory corruption vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2009-3955).

This update resolves an integer overflow vulnerability in U3D support that could lead to code execution (CVE-2009-3959).

— Red Hat

The U3D implementation in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, and 7.x before 7.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed U3D data in a PDF document, related to a CLODProgressiveMeshDeclaration "array boundary issue," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-2994.

Affected Software

112 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/acroread<0:9.3-1.el4
0:9.3-1.el4
redhat/acroread<0:9.3-1.el5
0:9.3-1.el5
Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Adobe Acrobat<=9.2
Adobe Acrobat=3.0
Adobe Acrobat=3.1
Adobe Acrobat=4.0
Adobe Acrobat=4.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=4.0.5a
Adobe Acrobat=4.0.5c
Adobe Acrobat=5.0
Adobe Acrobat=5.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=5.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=5.0.10
Adobe Acrobat=6.0
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=6.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.4
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.5
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.6
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.7
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.8
Adobe Acrobat=7.0.9
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.0
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=7.1.4
Adobe Acrobat=8.0
Adobe Acrobat=8.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.3
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat=9.0
Adobe Acrobat=9.1
Adobe Acrobat=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat=9.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader<=9.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=3.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=3.01
Adobe Acrobat Reader=3.02
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
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=7.1.2
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=8.1.4
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.5
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.6
Adobe Acrobat Reader=8.1.7
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.1
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.2
Adobe Acrobat Reader=9.1.3
Unix Unix
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=7.0<7.1.4
Adobe Acrobat>=8.0<8.2
Adobe Acrobat>=9.0<9.3
Microsoft Windows
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11
openSUSE openSUSE=11.1
openSUSE openSUSE=11.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise=10.0-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise=10.0-sp3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/acroread to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:9.3-1.el4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/acroread to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:9.3-1.el5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch APSB10-02

Event History

Jan 11, 2010
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 12, 2010
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Jan 13, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3953?

CVE-2009-3953 has a severity rating that could allow for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3953?

To fix CVE-2009-3953, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to version 9.3 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2009-3953?

CVE-2009-3953 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 9.3, including 8.x before 8.2 and 7.x before 7.1.4.

4

Can CVE-2009-3953 be exploited on all operating systems?

CVE-2009-3953 can be exploited on affected versions of Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac OS X.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3953 until I can apply a fix?

Disabling Universal 3D (U3D) support in Adobe products may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-3953.

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