CRITICAL
CVE-2009-3959
CWE-189Published: January 13, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the U3D implementation in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-3959 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (26)
→
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-02.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-013A.htmlUS Government Resource
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0103Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-3959
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 13, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-3959 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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