CVE-2009-1179 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF files due to an integer overflow in the JBIG2 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1179?
CVE-2009-1179 is a medium-severity 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
Integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1179?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Cups, Foolabs Xpdf, Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, Poppler Poppler.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1179?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-1179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Cups
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1179, GHSA-p2p8-hc72-rjjm.