CVE-2009-0691

Name: CVE-2009-0691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-23T21:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0691 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.63%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Jpeg2000 Jbig2 Decoder Add-On	<= 2.0.2009.303
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	3.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35512Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022425
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0602Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251793Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35443Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1640Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35512Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022425
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0602Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251793Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35443Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1640Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0691?

How severe is CVE-2009-0691?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0691 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0691?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST