Release DateOct 14, 2009 |
Severitycritical |
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a heap-corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted PDF file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. |
Affected ProductsAdobe Reader 9.1.3 and earlier versionsAdobe Acrobat 9.1.3 and earlier versions |
Recommended ActionsUpgrade to the latest versions. |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2009-2997 |