CVE-2009-3954: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3954: The 3D implementation in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS...

The 3D implementation in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.3, and 8.x before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X, might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "DLL-loading vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-3954 is a legacy Adobe Reader and Acrobat flaw in the 3D feature. A malicious PDF or related content could lead to arbitrary code execution. The cited record names affected 9.x versions before 9.3 and 8.x versions before 8.2 on Windows and Mac OS X. Exposure is most likely where legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat 8.x or 9.x remains installed, especially versions earlier than 8.2 or 9.3 on Windows or Mac OS X. Treat this as a cleanup priority for legacy desktop software. It is not marked as actively exploited in the provided sources, but code execution through document software creates avoidable business risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x to 9.3 or later.; Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.x to 8.2 or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations where upgrade is not feasible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 03:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 13, 2010, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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acrobat-reader-3d-code-execution(55552)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8528CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=554293CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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