Adobe.Acrobat.COM.Objects.Memory.Corruption

Release Date Oct 15, 2009
Severity high
Impact System Compromise.
Description This indicates an attempt to exploit a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles specially crafted COM objects. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Adobe Reader version 9.1.3 and previous versions Adobe Reader version 8.1.6 and previous versions Adobe Reader version 7.1.3 and previous versions Adobe Acrobat version 9.1.3 and previous versions Adobe Acrobat version 8.1.6 and previous versions Adobe Acrobat version 7.1.3 and previous versions
Recommended Actions Upgrade to Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 9.2, 8.1.7, or 7.1.4: http://www.adobe.com/go/gntray_prod_acrobat_family_home
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2009-2983
Reference/s http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2009/2898 (FrSIRT) http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36668 (BugTraq)

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