CVE-2009-1862
Published: June 8, 2022
Official Description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader and Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service (DoS).
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Acrobat and Reader, Flash Player Unspecified Vulnerability
Adobe Acrobat and Reader and Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service (DoS).
For Adobe Acrobat and Reader, apply updates per vendor instructions. For Adobe Flash Player, the impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity vulnerability affects Adobe Acrobat, Reader, and Flash Player, allowing remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service. The high EPSS score and inclusion in CISA's KEV indicate that this flaw has been actively exploited and poses a significant risk. Although older, its continued presence in KEV means it remains a threat.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The remote nature of the attack vector suggests it can be exploited over a network.
Users should update Adobe Acrobat, Reader, and Flash Player to the latest secure versions. Consider removing Flash Player if it is no longer essential for operations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-1862 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2009-1862 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-1862 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1