CVE-2009-1492: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1492: The getAnnots Doc method in the JavaScript API in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1, and earlier a...

The getAnnots Doc method in the JavaScript API in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a PDF file that contains an annotation, and has an OpenAction entry with JavaScript code that calls this method with crafted integer arguments.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malicious PDF could crash or take control of vulnerable Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations when the document runs JavaScript through the getAnnots method. The business risk is highest where old Adobe PDF software remains on endpoints, especially systems that open external PDFs. Exposure is tied to Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.1, 8.1.4, 7.1.1, and earlier. Modern environments are mainly exposed through legacy endpoints, unmanaged hosts, archived software images, or third-party systems still using old PDF readers. Prioritize remediation if legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat exists in the environment. The vulnerability enables arbitrary code execution through a PDF, but urgency depends on whether affected versions remain deployed. Mitigation focus: Update affected Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions using Adobe APSB09-06 guidance.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe Reader and Acrobat installations from endpoints.; Restrict opening untrusted PDFs on systems that cannot be updated promptly..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 30, 2009, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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8569CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
reader-getannots-code-execution(50145)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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