CVE-2009-0836

Name: CVE-2009-0836
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-10T20:30:06.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 38.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, does not require user confirmation before performing dangerous actions defined in a PDF file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs and have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.. EPSS estimates a 38.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, does not require user confirmation before performing dangerous actions defined in a PDF file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs and have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

38.65%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Reader	2.3
Foxitsoftware	Reader	3.0

References

http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/03/remote-code-execution-in-pdf-still.html
http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006079.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/34036Vendor Advisory
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/foxit-reader-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#bypassPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501623/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021824
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634Vendor Advisory
http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/03/remote-code-execution-in-pdf-still.html
http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006079.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/34036Vendor Advisory
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/foxit-reader-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#bypassPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501623/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021824
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0836?

How severe is CVE-2009-0836?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 38.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0836?

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