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CVE-2009-3459

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Adobe Acrobat and ReaderApplications & CMS
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CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 20 May 2026CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)86.6%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline3 Jun 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 8 Oct 2009Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 13 Oct 2009, 10:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 20 May 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 4

  • Exploit moduleAdobe FlateDecode Stream Predictor 02 Integer Overflow 8 Oct 2009Metasploit
  • Exploit moduleAdobe FlateDecode Stream Predictor 02 Integer Overflow 8 Oct 2009Metasploit
  • Local exploitAdobe - FlateDecode Stream Predictor 02 Integer Overflow (Metasploit) (1) 20 Sep 2010Exploit-DB
  • Local exploitAdobe - FlateDecode Stream Predictor 02 Integer Overflow (Metasploit) (2) 25 Sep 2010Exploit-DB

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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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 6