CVE-2009-1061 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious JBIG2 input in Adobe Acrobat Reader, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2009-1061?
CVE-2009-1061 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.4, and 7 before 7.1.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors related to JBIG2 and "input validation," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0193 and CVE-2009-1062.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1061?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1061?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-1061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1061 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g25-qvgj-fp7w.