CISA 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.
CVE-2009-3459
Adobe · Acrobat and Reader
Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Required 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.
Notes & references
- 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
Where this lands in 800-53
Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.