CVE-2009-0196 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 16 Apr 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious PDF file exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in the JBIG2 decoding library.

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-2009-0196?

CVE-2009-0196 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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 the big2_decode_symbol_dict function (jbig2_symbol_dict.c) in the JBIG2 decoding library (jbig2dec) in Ghostscript 8.64, and probably earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with a JBIG2 symbol dictionary segment with a large run length value.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ghostscript Ghostscript.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0196?

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-2009-0196 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0196 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0196, GHSA-76p8-fv4q-j2wv.