CVE-2009-2997

Name: CVE-2009-2997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-19T22:30:00.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based 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 8.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based 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

EPSS Probability

8.30%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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%3A6481
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%3A6481

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2997?

Heap-based 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-2009-2997?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2997?

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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Source: NVD / NIST