CVE-2009-0928 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF file with a crafted JBIG2 stream.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2009-0928?

CVE-2009-0928 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, published on 25 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Professional 7.1.0, 8.1.3, 9.0.0, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file containing a JBIG2 stream with a size inconsistency related to an unspecified table.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0928?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0928?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-0928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Acrobat vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h99j-7r79-64w9.

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