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CVE-2009-1493

MediumPublished

The customDictionaryOpen spell method in the JavaScript API in Adobe Reader 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1, and earlier on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to...

Published: Apr 30, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 29, 2009

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

21.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The customDictionaryOpen spell method in the JavaScript API in Adobe Reader 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1, and earlier on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a PDF file that triggers a call to this method with a long string in the second argument.

Sources

Adobe 8.1.4/9.1 - 'customDictionaryOpen()' Code ExecutionExploit
Arr1val · linux · Apr 29, 2009

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