Vulnerability identifier: #VU2673

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-3462

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to format bug when running in Debug mode on UNIX system. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat for UNIX to version 9.2:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Unix

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 8.0 - 8.3.1, 7.0 - 7.0.9, 9.0 - 9.1.3

Adobe Acrobat: 7.0 - 7.0.9, 8.0 - 8.3.1, 9.0 - 9.1.3

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.