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 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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 9.3 Critical

Status

Modified - PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Published

2009-03-10

Last modified

2024-08-07

Weaknesses

CWE-94

Affected products

• Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware)

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/34036
• http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-11/
• http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#Processing
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501590/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021822
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49135