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CVE-2009-0837

UnknownEPSS 75.78%

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CVE-2009-0837 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 75.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
75.78%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitReader3.0All versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0837?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-0837?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0837 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 75.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0837?
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Source: NVD / NIST