# CVE-2009-4764: Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote attac

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-04-05 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Adobe Reader 8.x and 9.x on Windows is able to execute EXE files that are embedded in a PDF document, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code via a crafted document.

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## References

- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006074.html
- https://forum.immunityinc.com/board/thread/1199/exploiting-pdf-files-without-vulnerabili/?page=1#post-1199
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6976
- http://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/8379/changes/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe.rb
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57994
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006072.html

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