CVE-2009-4764: Code Injection
First published: Mon Apr 05 2010(Updated: )
Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code via a crafted document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.7 | |
| 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 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| 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 | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.7 | |
| 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 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006074.html
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006072.html
- http://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/8379/changes/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe.rb
- https://forum.immunityinc.com/board/thread/1199/exploiting-pdf-files-without-vulnerabili/?page=1#post-1199
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57994
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6976
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4764?
CVE-2009-4764 has a severity rating of critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4764?
To fix CVE-2009-4764, users should update Adobe Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2009-4764?
CVE-2009-4764 affects Adobe Reader versions 8.x and 9.x on Windows.
Can CVE-2009-4764 be exploited via social engineering?
Yes, CVE-2009-4764 can be exploited through social engineering by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF document.
What impact does CVE-2009-4764 have on users?
CVE-2009-4764 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the user's system and data.
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