CRITICAL
CVE-2009-0723
CWE-190Published: March 23, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple integer overflows in LittleCMS (aka lcms or liblcms) before 1.18beta2, as used in Firefox 3.1beta, OpenJDK, and GIMP, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-0723 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
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (82)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34367Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34382Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34400Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34408Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34418Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34442Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34450Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34454Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34463Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34632Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34675Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34782Broken Link
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-0723
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 23, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-0723 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.