CVE-2009-0927

CVE-2009-0927 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
• CVSS v2: 9.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 97% (100th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-25)
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2009-0924
• EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-25)
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Published: 2009-03-19
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.3 , and 7 before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the getIcon method of a Collab object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0658.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0927?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9 before 9.1, 8 before 8.1.3 , and 7 before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the getIcon method of a Collab object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-0658.

How severe is CVE-2009-0927?

CVE-2009-0927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2009-0927 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2009-0927 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0927?

CVE-2009-0927 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0927?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2009-0927 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2009-0927 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2009-0924. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-25).

When was CVE-2009-0927 published?

CVE-2009-0927 was published on 2009-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00005.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00010.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34490
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34706
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34790
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200904-17.xml
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-256788-1
• http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-04.html
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9579
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502116/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34169
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021861
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0770
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1019
• http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-014
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49312
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2009-0927

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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