CVE-2009-0658
HighExploitedPublic exploitacroread: multiple JBIG2-related security flaws
Published Feb 19, 2009 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-0658 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), acroread (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Feb 20, 2009. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.4-1, acroread 0:8.1.4-1.el4, acroread 0:8.1.4-1.el5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
88%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader 9.0 and earlier, and Acrobat 9.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, related to a non-JavaScript function call and possibly an embedded JBIG2 image stream, as exploited in the wild in February 2009 by Trojan.Pidief.E.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 20, 2009 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 20, 2009 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | 9.0 | 7.1.1 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | 9.0 | 7.1.1 |
| acroreadredhat | See advisory | 0:8.1.4-1 |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:8.1.4-1, 0:8.1.4-1.el4, 0:8.1.4-1.el5
Acrobat
7.1.1
Acrobat Reader
7.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 19, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 20, 2009
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 20, 2009
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryhttp://isc.sans.org/diary.html?n&storyid=5902
- advisorySUSE-SA:2009:014
- advisorySUSE-SR:2009:009
- advisoryRHSA-2009:0376
- advisory33901
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Adobe Reader 9.0 and earlier, and Acrobat 9.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, related to a non-JavaScript function call and possibly an embedded JBIG2 image stream, as exploited in the wild in February 2009 by Trojan.Pidief.E.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe) versions 9.0; Acrobat Reader (Adobe) versions 9.0; acroread (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Feb 20, 2009.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.4-1, acroread 0:8.1.4-1.el4, acroread 0:8.1.4-1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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