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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 2.3/3.0/3.0.2009.1301 (Document Reader Software). Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The bug was discovered 03/09/2009. The weakness was released 03/09/2009 by Alin Rad Pop with mehrere (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-0191 since 01/20/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.
After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 35807 (Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116273 (Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at foxitsoftware.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9654.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (49135) and Tenable (35807). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 47084 and 47083.
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Class: Code injectionCWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
ATT&CK: T1059
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Nessus ID: 35807
Nessus Name: Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 800537
OpenVAS Name: Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities Mar-09
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Vendor: foxitsoftware.comAdvisory: foxitsoftware.com
Researcher: Alin Rad Pop
Organization: mehrere
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0191 (🔍)
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X-Force: 49135 - Foxit Reader JBIG2 code execution, High Risk
SecurityTracker: 1021822
Vulnerability Center: 21281 - Foxit Reader JBIG2 Symbol Dictionary Segment Remote Code Execution or DoS Vulnerability, Medium
SecurityFocus: 34035 - Foxit Reader PDF Handling Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 34036 - Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 55614 - Foxit Reader Filename Argument Handling Overflow
Vupen: ADV-2009-0634
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/10/2009 09:36Updated: 03/17/2021 08:22
Changes: 03/10/2009 09:36 (106), 08/30/2019 17:21 (1), 03/17/2021 08:22 (3)
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