CVE-2009-3459 — Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CVE-2009-3459: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Adobe |
| Product | Acrobat and Reader |
| Date added | 2026-05-20 |
| Due date | 2026-06-03 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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 (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3459
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog