Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0191
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 8.87%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 94 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0191
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-0191
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-0191
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021822
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49135
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
Foxit Reader PDF Handling Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501590/100/0/threaded
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http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#Processing
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634
Patch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2009-0191
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.0.2009.1301:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*