Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 8.2.4 Default Configuration config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Adobe Acrobat Reader. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation results in config. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-3956. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader (Document Reader Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a config vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-16. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, does not enable the Enhanced Security feature, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, related to a "script injection vulnerability," as demonstrated by Acrobat Forms Data Format (FDF) behavior that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) by user-assisted remote attackers.

The weakness was presented 01/13/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3956. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.004.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43875 (Adobe Acrobat < 9.3 / 8.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB10-02)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116768 (Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerability (APSA09-07, APSB10-02)).

Upgrading to version 9.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (43875), SecurityFocus (BID 37763†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023446†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24605†). See VDB-4072, VDB-51531, VDB-51530 and VDB-51529 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Config
CWE: CWE-16
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 43875
Nessus Name: Adobe Acrobat < 9.3 / 8.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB10-02)
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OpenVAS ID: 800427
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Reader/Acrobat Multiple Vulnerabilities - Jan10 (Win)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Acrobat Reader 9.0
Suricata ID: 2010664
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11/16/2009 🔍
01/12/2010 +57 days 🔍
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01/14/2010 +1 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1889 days 🔍
01/25/2025 +3601 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3956 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3956
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51528

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X-Force: 55554
SecurityFocus: 37763
SecurityTracker: 1023446
Vulnerability Center: 24605 - [APSB10-02] Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9-9.2 and 8-8.1.7 Security Bypass Vulnerability Allows Script Injection, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 01/25/2025 22:24
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (39), 04/07/2017 10:44 (26), 08/31/2021 08:08 (4), 08/31/2021 08:12 (7), 08/31/2021 08:15 (1), 06/15/2024 09:18 (24), 01/25/2025 22:24 (3)
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