Adobe Acrobat and Reader: Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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- Affects
- Adobe Acrobat and Reader
- Identifier
- CVE-2009-3459
- What it is
- Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption.
- Official guidance
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.