CVE-2009-2988
UnknownEPSS 3.49%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 do not properly validate input, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 do not properly validate input, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 9.1.3 |
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-2009-2988?
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 do not properly validate input, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2988?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2988?
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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