CVE-2009-2983
UnknownEPSS 12.13%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2983 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 12.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 9.1.3 |
| 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 | 7.1.3 |
| 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 | 8.1.6 |
| Adobe | Acrobat | 9.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat | 9.1.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat | 9.1.2 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 9.1.3 |
| 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 | 7.1.3 |
| 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 | 8.1.5 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 8.1.6 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 9.0 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 9.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 9.1.1 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 9.1.2 |
References
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2983?
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2983?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2983?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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