CRITICAL
CVE-2009-0691
CWE-399Published: June 23, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-0691 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
foxitsoftware2 product(s)
jpeg2000 jbig2 decoder add-onfoxit reader
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35512Vendor Advisory
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http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0602Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251793Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1640Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35512Vendor Advisory
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http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#0602Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251793Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1640Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-0691
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 23, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-0691 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.