CVE-2009-1182 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF files due to buffer overflows in JBIG2 MMR decoders used by various PDF libraries.
- 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-2009-1182?
CVE-2009-1182 is a high-severity memory corruption 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
Multiple buffer overflows in the JBIG2 MMR decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1182?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Cups, Foolabs Xpdf, Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, Poppler Poppler.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1182?
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-2009-1182 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1182 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Cups
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1182, GHSA-rc72-3q8m-vx43.