CVE-2009-3608 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF documents exploiting an integer overflow in Xpdf and Poppler 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-2009-3608?
CVE-2009-3608 is a critical vulnerability in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, published on 21 Oct 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 ObjectStream::ObjectStream function in XRef.cc in Xpdf 3.x before 3.02pl4 and Poppler before 0.12.1, as used in GPdf, kdegraphics KPDF, CUPS pdftops, and teTeX, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3608?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Foolabs Xpdf, Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, Poppler Poppler.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3608?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-3608 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3608 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Glyphandcog Xpdfreader
Sources
Also known as CVE-2009-3908, DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3608, GHSA-6fmp-2mpq-35v4, UBUNTU-CVE-2009-3608.