CVE-2009-3958: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 12, 2010
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Updated

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NOS Microsystems getPlus Helper ActiveX control before 1.6.2.49 in gp.ocx in the Download Manager in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified initialization parameters.

Affected Software

100 affected components
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

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.html

Event History

Jan 12, 2010
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverity
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3958?

The severity of CVE-2009-3958 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3958?

To fix CVE-2009-3958, update the NOS Microsystems getPlus Helper ActiveX control to version 1.6.2.49 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2009-3958?

CVE-2009-3958 affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader, specifically versions before 9.3.

4

Can CVE-2009-3958 affect macOS users?

Yes, CVE-2009-3958 can affect users on macOS with vulnerable versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

5

What exploitation method is utilized in CVE-2009-3958?

CVE-2009-3958 is exploited through multiple stack-based buffer overflows.

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