MEDIUM
CVE-2009-0800
CWE-20Published: April 23, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple "input validation flaws" in the JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-0800 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Apple1 product(s)
cups
foolabs1 product(s)
xpdf
glyphandcog1 product(s)
xpdfreader
poppler1 product(s)
poppler
Source: NVD CPE · 138 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (84)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34291Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34481Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34746Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34755Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34756Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34852Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34959Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34963Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34991Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35037Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-0800
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 23, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-0800 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.