CVE-2009-4764

Description

Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code via a crafted document.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.72% Top 15%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006074.html mailing list
https://forum.immunityinc.com/board/thread/1199/exploiting-pdf-files-without-vulnerabili/?page=1#post-1199
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6976 vdb entry signature
http://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/8379/changes/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe.rb
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57994 vdb entry
http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006072.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4764?
CVE-2009-4764 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4764?
To fix CVE-2009-4764, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-4764 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-4764 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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