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CVE-2009-3459: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2009-3459

Vulnerability Name

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  • Project: Adobe
  • Product: Acrobat and Reader

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-05-20
  • Due Date: 2026-06-03

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

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.

Additional Notes

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

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