CVE-2009-3959 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document due to an integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.

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-2009-3959?

CVE-2009-3959 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, published on 13 Jan 2010. 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

Integer overflow in the U3D implementation in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3959?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3959?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-3959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Acrobat vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rh7h-fjp6-m8mh.

Is CVE-2009-3959 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free