CVE-2009-2994
UnknownEPSS 18.45%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2994 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 18.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 might allow attackers to 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-2009-2994?
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2994?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2994 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2994?
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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