CVE-2009-1493 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Adobe Reader via a malicious PDF file exploiting a memory corruption flaw.
- 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-2009-1493?
CVE-2009-1493 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader, published on 30 Apr 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
The customDictionaryOpen spell method in the JavaScript API in Adobe Reader 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1, and earlier on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a PDF file that triggers a call to this method with a long string in the second argument.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1493?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1493?
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-2009-1493 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1493 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f62c-gjq3-9jwj.