CVE-2009-4764 json
Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote atta…
published 16y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2009-4727
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.5%
- EPSS 3.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code via a crafted document.
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3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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lists.immunitysec.com
/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006074.html
mailing-list
- forum.immunityinc.com /board/thread/1199/exploiting-pdf-files-without-vulnerabili/?page=1#post-1199
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6976
vdb-entry, signature
- metasploit.com /redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/8379/changes/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_em
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/57994
vdb-entry
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lists.immunitysec.com
/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006072.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-4764
- NVD CVE-2009-4764
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