# CVE-2009-0691: The Foxit JPEG2000/JBIG2 Decoder add-on before 2.0.2009.616 for Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1817 does not properly handle a fatal error du

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-06-23 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Foxit JPEG2000/JBIG2 Decoder add-on before 2.0.2009.616 for Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1817 does not properly handle a fatal error during decoding of a JPEG2000 (aka JPX) header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers an invalid memory access.

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0602
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022425
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251793
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35443
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35512
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1640

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