Foxitsoftware Reader 2.3/3.0 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Foxitsoftware Reader 2.3/3.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2009-0836. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxitsoftware Reader 2.3/3.0 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 03/09/2009. The weakness was presented 03/10/2009 by CORE Security with CORE Security Technologies (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-0836 since 03/06/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/17/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. 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. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just 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 (49173), Tenable (35807), SecurityFocus (BID 34035†), OSVDB (55615†) and Secunia (SA34036†). See VDB-3936 and VDB-47084 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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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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MetaSploit ID: authbypass.rb
MetaSploit Name: Foxit Reader Authorization Bypass
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Suricata ID: 2010878
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Researcher: CORE Security
Organization: CORE Security Technologies
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47083

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X-Force: 49173
SecurityFocus: 34035 - Foxit Reader PDF Handling Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 34036 - Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 55615 - Foxit Reader PDF Open\Execute authentication bypass
SecurityTracker: 1021824
Vulnerability Center: 21282 - Foxit Reader PDF Open/Execute File Action Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2009-0634

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 05/17/2025 20:04
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (95), 08/30/2019 17:29 (5), 08/05/2021 00:59 (2), 05/17/2025 20:04 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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