CVE-2009-2992: An unspecified ActiveX control in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 does not properly validate...

Description

An unspecified ActiveX control in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 does not properly validate input, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.86%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36638
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6054
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36638
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6054

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2992?

An unspecified ActiveX control in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 does not properly validate input, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2009-2992?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2992?

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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