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CVE-2009-0927 is a stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat affecting version 9 before 9.1, version 8 before 8.1.3, and version 7 before 7.1.1. The flaw is triggered by a crafted argument passed to the getIcon method of the Collab object while processing a malicious PDF. Improper bounds handling in this method allows attacker-controlled data to overflow a stack buffer, which can corrupt execution state and lead to arbitrary code execution. This is a distinct vulnerability from CVE-2009-0658.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat (CVE-2009-0927). The exploit works by serving a specially crafted PDF file containing obfuscated JavaScript that triggers a heap spray and buffer overflow via the Collab.getIcon() method. The module is written in Ruby and leverages Metasploit's HTTP server capabilities to deliver the malicious PDF to victims, typically via a web browser. The payload is customizable and allows for arbitrary code execution on vulnerable Windows systems. The exploit targets Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 7.1.1, 8.1.3, and 9.1. The structure is standard for Metasploit modules, with the main entry point being the 'on_request_uri' method, which handles incoming HTTP requests and serves the exploit PDF.
This repository contains a single Metasploit module (adobe_geticon.rb) that exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat (CVE-2009-0927). The exploit targets Windows systems running vulnerable versions of these products (prior to 7.1.1, 8.1.3, and 9.1). The module generates a malicious PDF file (default name: msf.pdf) containing JavaScript that performs a heap spray and triggers the Collab.getIcon() vulnerability, allowing arbitrary code execution when the file is opened. The payload is customizable using Metasploit's payload system. The attack vector is local, requiring the victim to open the crafted PDF. The repository is structured as a single Ruby file compatible with the Metasploit framework, and does not contain any network endpoints or external URLs. Its primary purpose is to facilitate exploitation of the Adobe Collab.getIcon() buffer overflow for penetration testing and research.
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A vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat Collab.getIcon function used by exploit code in the Bredolab infection chain.
An older vulnerability repeatedly used in exploit kits and exploit-pack ecosystems.
An Adobe Reader/Flash vulnerability used by APT12 for code execution.
An Adobe Reader/Flash vulnerability used for code execution.
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