CVE-2009-0690 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted PDF file exploiting a memory corruption flaw in the Foxit Reader JPEG2000 decoder.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0690?
CVE-2009-0690 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 23 Jun 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
The Foxit JPEG2000/JBIG2 Decoder add-on before 2.0.2009.616 for Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1817 does not properly handle a negative value for the stream offset in a JPEG2000 (aka JPX) stream, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0690?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Jpeg2000\/Jbig2 Decoder Add-On.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0690 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0690 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0690 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mfv-v727-h99v.