CVE-2009-0927VulnerabilityPublished 03/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2009-0927: Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Reader and AcrobatSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/25/2022
KEV deadline: 04/15/2022
EPSS: 96.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0927 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2009-0927 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat products. Exploitation of this flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability is known to have been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat use. However, no detailed version information or patch status is available from the provided data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, potentially allowing attackers to take control of affected systems. Given that exploitation has been observed in the wild, this poses a significant security risk to users of vulnerable Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should consult Adobe's official security advisories to determine if patches or updates are available for their specific product versions.

Weaknesses

CWE-20Improper Input Validation (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:55:39 UTC

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