CVE-2009-0191

9.3 HIGH 5% exploit odds Fix listed Injection

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 5.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2009-03-10 20:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:04 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 5.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2009-03-10 20:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:04 UTC
Exploit probability: 5.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-94 · Code injection
Record status: Modified

Affected

Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader 2.3
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader 3.0
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader 3.0.2009.1301

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record