CVE-2009-3459 (GCVE-0-2009-3459)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2009-10-13 10:00 – Updated: 2026-05-21 03:55Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in October 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-20 00:00 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Assigner
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Date Public
2009-10-08 00:00
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 1dda025b-d5ae-40b8-9131-e135c310a3d7
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-05-20
Asserted: 2026-05-20
Scope
Notes: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | Affected: Adobe / Acrobat and Reader | Description: 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. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-06-03 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2009/10/13/adobe-reader-and-acrobat-vulnerabilities ; https://web.archive.org/web/20120324170253/http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html#:~:text=CVE%2D2009%2D3459).-,NOTE%3A,-There%20are%20reports ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3459
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-119 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Acrobat and Reader |
| Due Date | 2026-06-03 |
| Date Added | 2026-05-20 |
| Vendorproject | Adobe |
| Vulnerabilityname | Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: f4778154-a25f-4578-a376-6de60b1351f3
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2009-10-13
Asserted: 2009-10-13
Scope
Notes: Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 allows remote attackers to execute... | Affected: Adobe / Reader and Acrobat | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.86583 | Used in malware: unknown | Listed 6076 days ahead of CISA KEV | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: previdian
Details
| Feed | Previdian (previdian.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 7.x before 7.1.4, 8.x before 8.1.7, and 9.x before 9.2 allows remote attackers to execute... |
| Cve Id | CVE-2009-3459 |
| Vendor | Adobe |
| Ghsa Id | None |
| Product | Reader and Acrobat |
| Added Date | 2009-10-13T10:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 8.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.86583 |
| Previous Ids | |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Virtual Patch | False |
| Cvss Estimated | False |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99735 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Vulnerability Id | CVE-2009-3459 |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev |
|
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:10 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 09:10 CEST
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Nomenclature
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