CVE-2009-0191

Name: CVE-2009-0191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-10T20:30:06.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0191 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.04%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	2.3
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.0
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.0.2009.1301

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/34036Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-11/Vendor Advisory
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#ProcessingPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501590/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021822
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49135
http://secunia.com/advisories/34036Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-11/Vendor Advisory
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#ProcessingPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501590/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021822
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49135

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0191?

How severe is CVE-2009-0191?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0191 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0191?

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Source: NVD / NIST