Vulnerability Name:

CVE-2009-3461 (CCN-53760)

Assigned:2009-10-13
Published:2009-10-13
Updated:2017-09-19
Summary:Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat 9.x before 9.2 allows attackers to bypass intended file-extension restrictions via unknown vectors.
Per: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html

This update resolves an issue that could allow a malicious user to bypass file extension security controls. This issue is specific to Acrobat 9.X.
Per: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html

Acrobat

Acrobat Standard and Pro users on Windows can find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows.

Acrobat Pro Extended users on Windows can find the appropriate update here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=158&platform=Windows

Acrobat 3D users on Windows can find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=112&platform=Windows.

Acrobat Pro users on Macintosh can find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh.
CVSS v3 Severity:5.3 Medium (CCN CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)
Exploitability Metrics:Attack Vector (AV): Network
Attack Complexity (AC): Low
Privileges Required (PR): None
User Interaction (UI): None
Scope:Scope (S): Unchanged
Impact Metrics:Confidentiality (C): None
Integrity (I): Low
Availibility (A): None
CVSS v2 Severity:9.3 High (CVSS v2 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
6.9 Medium (Temporal CVSS v2 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:U/RL:OF/RC:C)
Exploitability Metrics:Access Vector (AV): Network
Access Complexity (AC): Medium
Authentication (Au): None
Impact Metrics:Confidentiality (C): Complete
Integrity (I): Complete
Availibility (A): Complete
4.3 Medium (CCN CVSS v2 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
3.2 Low (CCN Temporal CVSS v2 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N/E:U/RL:OF/RC:C)
Exploitability Metrics:Access Vector (AV): Network
Access Complexity (AC): Medium
Athentication (Au): None
Impact Metrics:Confidentiality (C): None
Integrity (I): Partial
Availibility (A): None
Vulnerability Type:CWE-264
Vulnerability Consequences:Bypass Security
References:Source: MITRE
Type: CNA
CVE-2009-3461

Source: CCN
Type: SECTRACK ID: 1023007
Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader Flaws Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Deny Service

Source: SECTRACK
Type: UNKNOWN
1023007

Source: CCN
Type: Sun Alert: 270669
Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader for Solaris 10 May Allow Execution of Arbitrary Code or Cause Denial of Service (DoS) - Adobe Security Bulletin APSB09-15

Source: CCN
Type: Adobe Web site
Adobe - Adobe Reader download

Source: CCN
Type: Adobe Product Security Bulletin APSB09-15
Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Source: CONFIRM
Type: Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html

Source: CCN
Type: OSVDB ID: 58919
Adobe Reader / Acrobat Unspecified File Extension Security Controls Bypass

Source: BID
Type: UNKNOWN
36638

Source: CCN
Type: BID-36638
RETIRED: Adobe Reader and Acrobat October 2009 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities

Source: CCN
Type: BID-36697
Adobe Reader and Acrobat File Extension Controls Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

Source: CERT
Type: Patch, US Government Resource
TA09-286B

Source: VUPEN
Type: Patch, Vendor Advisory
ADV-2009-2898

Source: XF
Type: UNKNOWN
adobe-acrobat-extension-security-bypass(53760)

Source: OVAL
Type: UNKNOWN
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6466

Vulnerable Configuration:Configuration 1:
  • cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • Configuration CCN 1:
  • cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • OR cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat:9.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • AND
  • cpe:/o:sun:solaris:10::sparc:*:*:*:*:*

  • * Denotes that component is vulnerable
    Oval Definitions
    Definition IDClassTitleLast Modified
    oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6466
    V
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to bypass intended file-extension
    2013-08-12
    BACK
    adobe acrobat 9.0.0
    adobe acrobat 9.1
    adobe acrobat 9.1.1
    adobe acrobat 9.1.2
    adobe acrobat 9.1.3
    adobe acrobat 9
    adobe acrobat 9.1
    adobe acrobat 9.1.1
    adobe acrobat 9.0.0
    adobe acrobat 9.1.2
    adobe acrobat 9.1.3
    sun solaris 10