CVE-2009-0927
HighExploitedPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.3 , and 7 before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the getIcon method of a Collab object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0658.
Published Mar 18, 2009 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-0927 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat Reader (Adobe), acroread (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 20, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.3-1, acroread 0:8.1.3-1.el4, acroread 0:8.1.3-1.el5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
97%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.3 , and 7 before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the getIcon method of a Collab object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0658.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 20, 2010 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | See advisory | 7.1.1 |
| acroreadredhat | See advisory | 0:8.1.3-1 |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:8.1.3-1, 0:8.1.3-1.el4, 0:8.1.3-1.el5
Acrobat Reader
7.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 18, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 20, 2010
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
References
- advisorySUSE-SA:2009:014
- advisorySUSE-SR:2009:009
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0974
- advisory34490
- advisory34706
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.3 , and 7 before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the getIcon method of a Collab object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0658.
Affected: Acrobat Reader (Adobe); acroread (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 20, 2010.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.3-1, acroread 0:8.1.3-1.el4, acroread 0:8.1.3-1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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