CVE-2009-0837 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PDF file with a long path in an action.
- 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-2009-0837?
CVE-2009-0837 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) relative path or (2) absolute path in the filename argument in an action, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0837?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxit Reader3.0.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0837?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0837 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-2009-0837 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0837 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9cc-xw8r-hj44.