CVE-2009-0195 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF file containing crafted JBIG2 segments.
- 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-2009-0195?
CVE-2009-0195 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Cups, 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9, and probably other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with crafted JBIG2 symbol dictionary segments.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0195?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Cups, Foolabs Xpdf, Glyphandcog Xpdfreader.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0195?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0195 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0195 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Cups
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0195, GHSA-fvm9-xxrq-gwmc.