AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2009-3459
HIGH · CVSS 8.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2009-10-13 · Updated: 2026-06-16 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in October 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-119, CWE-122
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Adobe · Acrobat and Reader
- Added to catalog
- 2026-05-20
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2026-06-03
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 7.0
Before (exclusive): 7.1.4
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 8.0
Before (exclusive): 8.1.7
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 9.0
Before (exclusive): 9.2
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 7.0
Before (exclusive): 7.1.4
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 8.0
Before (exclusive): 8.1.7
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 9.0
Before (exclusive): 9.2
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/10/adobe_reader_and_acrobat_issue_1.html
Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7300
Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36983
Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
Broken Link
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/threats/348.html
Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36600
Broken Link
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.html
US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2851
Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898
Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53691
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6534
Broken Link
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/10/adobe_reader_and_acrobat_issue_1.html
Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7300
Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36983
Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
Broken Link
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/threats/348.html
Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36600
Broken Link
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.html
US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2851
Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898
Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53691
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6534
Broken Link
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2009-3459
US Government Resource