Vulnerability Description
The Foxit JPEG2000/JBIG2 Decoder add-on before 2.0.2009.616 for Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1817 does not properly handle a fatal error during decoding of a JPEG2000 (aka JPX) header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers an invalid memory access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Jpeg2000 Jbig2 Decoder Add-On | <= 2.0.2009.303 |
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35512Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022425
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0602PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251793PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35443Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1640PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35512Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022425
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0602PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251793PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35443Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1640PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0691?
CVE-2009-0691 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Foxit JPEG2000/JBIG2 Decoder add-on before 2.0.2009.616 for Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1817 does not properly handle a fatal error during decoding of a JPEG2000 (aka JPX) header, which allows r...
How severe is CVE-2009-0691?
CVE-2009-0691 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0691?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Jpeg2000 Jbig2 Decoder Add-On, Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.