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CVE-2009-2990 is an array index error vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.2, 8.x before 8.1.7, and possibly 7.x through 7.1.4. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, likely through crafted PDF files that exploit improper bounds checking in array access within the affected software.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (adobe_u3d_meshcont.rb) that exploits an array overflow vulnerability (CVE-2009-2990) in Adobe Reader and Acrobat (versions prior to 7.1.4, 8.1.7, and 9.2) on both Windows and Linux platforms. The exploit works by generating a malicious PDF file (default name: msf.pdf) containing malformed U3D data and embedded JavaScript. When a vulnerable user opens the PDF, the JavaScript performs a heap spray to place attacker-controlled shellcode in memory, which is then executed via the overflow. The module allows for customizable payloads and targets both Windows and Linux x86 architectures. The file structure is typical for a Metasploit exploit module, and the code leverages Metasploit's FILEFORMAT mixin to facilitate PDF generation. The only endpoints present are the generated PDF file and reference URLs in the module metadata.
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