CVE-2009-0691 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-2009-0691?
CVE-2009-0691 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 fatal error during decoding of a JPEG2000 (aka JPX) header, 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 invalid memory access.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0691?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Jpeg2000 Jbig2 Decoder Add-On.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0691 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-2009-0691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0691 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-76ch-p3g6-5mg2.