CVE-2009-0191 json
Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 3.0.2009.1301, does not properly handle a JBIG2 symbol dictionary s…
published 2009-03-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0200
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.0%
- EPSS 5.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 3.0.2009.1301, does not properly handle a JBIG2 symbol dictionary segment with zero new symbols, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a dereference of an uninitialized memory location.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
5.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0634
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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foxitsoftware.com
/pdf/reader/security.htm#Processing
patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/34036
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/secunia_research/2009-11/
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/49135
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021822
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/501590/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34035
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0191
- NVD CVE-2009-0191
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