Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) relative path or (2) absolute path in the filename argument in an action, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Reader3.0 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34036Vendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/foxit-reader-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#StackbasedVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501623/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021824
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34036Vendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/foxit-reader-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#StackbasedVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501623/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021824
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0837?
CVE-2009-0837 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) relative path or (2) absolute path in the f...
How severe is CVE-2009-0837?
CVE-2009-0837 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0837?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Reader3.0.