| Release Date | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Severity | Medium |
| Impact | System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
| Description | This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a memory-corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a malicious JavaScript. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted PDF file. |
| Affected Products | Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 7.1.1
Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 8.1.2
Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9.1.0 |
| Recommended Actions | Upgrade to the latest versions. |
| Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) | http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-2987
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