CVE-2009-2990
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitacroread: Multiple arbitrary code execution fixes in 8.1.7 (APSB09-15)
Published Oct 13, 2009 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-2990 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), acroread (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 20, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.7-1, acroread 0:8.1.7-1.el4, acroread 0:8.1.7-1.el5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Array index error in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 20, 2010 | 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
53 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7 | 9.1.3 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7 | 9.1.3 |
| acroreadredhat | See advisory | 0:8.1.7-1 |
Patched Releases
acroread
0:8.1.7-1, 0:8.1.7-1.el4, 0:8.1.7-1.el5
Acrobat
9.1.3
Acrobat Reader
9.1.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 13, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 20, 2010
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-189
References
- advisoryRHSA-2009:1499
- patchhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
- patchTA09-286B
- patchADV-2009-2898
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Array index error in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe) versions 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7; Acrobat Reader (Adobe) versions 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7; acroread (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 20, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including acroread 0:8.1.7-1, acroread 0:8.1.7-1.el4, acroread 0:8.1.7-1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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