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CVE-2009-0191

Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 3.0.2009.1301, does not properly handle a JBIG2

Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 3.0.2009.1301, does not properly handle a JBIG2 symbol dictionary segment with zero new symbols, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a dereference of an uninitialized memory location.

HIGH · CVSS 9.3 EPSS 0.00961
Schedule remediation
  • CVSS base score ≥ 7.0
Sigma rules0 YARA rules0
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Weakness Classification

CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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Affected Products & Versions

1
foxitsoftware foxit readerall versions
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Scoring & Timeline

9.3
HIGH · CVSS v2 (legacy) · PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published to NVD10 Mar 2009 · 08:30 PM
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://secunia.com/advisories/34036Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-11/Vendor Advisory
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#ProcessingPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501590/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021822
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