CVE-2009-3461 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass file-extension restrictions in Adobe Acrobat, potentially allowing malicious files to be processed despite security controls.

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
None listed

What is CVE-2009-3461?

CVE-2009-3461 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, published on 19 Oct 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 9.x before 9.2 allows attackers to bypass intended file-extension restrictions via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3461?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Acrobat.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3461?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-3461 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3461 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Acrobat vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5xfg-3m42-q8mv.

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