CVE-2009-0928 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h99j-7r79-64w9.