ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2009-3459: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Vendor | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Product | Acrobat and Reader |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 20 May 2026 |
| CISA federal deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-119 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
Adobe Acrobat and Reader contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption.
SOURCES
Other Adobe flaws
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- CVE-2026-71362: Adobe Commerce and Magento Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-75650: Adobe Commerce and Magento Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-48282: Adobe ColdFusion Path Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-34621: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Prototype Pollution Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.