CVE-2009-4764

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x-9.x - Remote Code Execution via Embedded EXE in PDF

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code via a crafted document.

Scores

EPSS 0.0355
EPSS Percentile 87.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (15)
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.0
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.1
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.1.1
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.1.2
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.1.4
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.1.5
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.1.6
adobe/acrobat_reader 8.1.7
adobe/acrobat_reader 9.0
adobe/acrobat_reader 9.1
... and 5 more
Published Apr 05, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026