CVE-2009-3958 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NOS Microsystems getPlus Helper ActiveX control (gp.ocx) used by Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 8.x and 9.x on Windows and Mac OS X. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 10.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified initialization parameters, requiring no authentication and having complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit (EDB-11172) exists, indicating potential for exploitation, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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