CVE-2009-3957

Name: CVE-2009-3957
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-13T19:30:00.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.75%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 9.2
Adobe	Acrobat	3.0
Adobe	Acrobat	3.1
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5a
Adobe	Acrobat	4.0.5c
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	5.0.10
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	6.0.6
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	7.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat	7.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat	7.1.4
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	8.1.5
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.6
Adobe	Acrobat	8.1.7
Adobe	Acrobat	9.0
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1.1
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1.2
Adobe	Acrobat	9.1.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 9.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	3.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	3.01

Showing 50 of 97 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3957?

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2009-3957?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3957?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-3957?

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Source: NVD / NIST