CVE-2009-3953VulnerabilityPublished 06/08/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2009-3953: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Universal 3D Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Acrobat and ReaderSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/08/2022
KEV deadline: 06/22/2022
EPSS: 83.2% 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-2009-3953 (opens in a new tab)

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain a vulnerability in the Universal 3D (U3D) support due to an array boundary issue that can lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

CVE-2009-3953 describes an array boundary issue in the Universal 3D (U3D) support of Adobe Acrobat and Reader. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The issue arises from improper handling of array boundaries, leading to potential memory corruption. Exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, indicating active threat usage. No explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the source data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application. This can lead to system compromise or further attacks. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, confirming its practical impact.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when opening untrusted U3D content in Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

Weaknesses

CWE-119Buffer Errors (Memory Bounds) (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:51:31 UTC

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