Unscored severity · published Mar 10, 2009
CVE-2009-0836
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…
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CVSS
42.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)42.9% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
RE
Reader · Foxitsoftware
2.3; 3.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0836
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0836
blog.zoller.lu
http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/03/remote-code-execution-in-pdf-still.html
lists.immunitysec.com
http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006079.html
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34036
Vendor Advisory
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/foxit-reader-vulnerabilities
Patch
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#bypass
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501623/100/0/threaded
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