CRITICAL
CVE-2009-3606
CWE-189Published: October 21, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the PSOutputDev::doImageL1Sep function in Xpdf before 3.02pl4, and Poppler 0.x, as used in kdegraphics KPDF, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-3606 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
foolabs1 product(s)
xpdf
glyphandcog1 product(s)
xpdfreader
kde1 product(s)
kpdf
poppler1 product(s)
poppler
Source: NVD CPE · 59 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/37023Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37037Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37042Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37043Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37053Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37077Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-3606
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 21, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-3606 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.