CVE-2009-0165 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious PDFs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-0165?
CVE-2009-0165 is a critical vulnerability in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, published on 23 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, as used in Poppler and other products, when running on Mac OS X, has unspecified impact, related to "g*allocn."
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0165?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foolabs Xpdf, Glyphandcog Xpdfreader.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0165?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-0165 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0165 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0165, GHSA-qx4p-wc3g-wr66.