CVE-2009-0837 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Foxit Reader 3.0, specifically versions prior to Build 1506. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious PDF document containing an overly long relative or absolute path within an "Open/Execute a file" action. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability is highly severe, requiring no authentication and having a low attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code, including a Metasploit module, is publicly available, though there is no indication of active exploitation in the wild or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxit:reader3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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