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CVE-2009-4764

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.

Published

2010-04-05T15:30:01.093

Last Modified

2025-04-11T00:51:21.963

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 9.3 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
  • Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
  • Availability Impact: COMPLETE
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-94
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.0 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.1 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.1.1 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.1.2 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.1.4 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.1.5 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.1.6 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 8.1.7 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 9.0 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 9.1 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 9.1.1 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 9.1.2 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 9.1.3 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 9.2 Yes
Application adobe acrobat_reader 9.3 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows * No
References