CVE-2009-3459β€”Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2026-05-20 Β· last modified May 20, 2026

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2009-3459
Project:
Adobe
Product:
Acrobat and Reader
Date Added:
2026-05-20
Due Date:
2026-06-03
Last Updated:
May 20, 2026

Vulnerability Name

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2009/10/13/adobe-reader-and-acrobat-vulnerabilities
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20120324170253/http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html#:~:text=CVE%2D2009%2D3459).-,NOTE%3A,-There%20are%20reports
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3459

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