CVE-2009-0198: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 11 2009(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the JBIG2 filter in Adobe Reader 7 and Acrobat 7 before 7.1.3, Adobe Reader 8 and Acrobat 8 before 8.1.6, and Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 before 9.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that contains JBIG2 text region segments with Huffman encoding.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2-security_update | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.2-security_update | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =8.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =7.0.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022361
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-24/
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-07.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34580
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1547
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35274
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35302
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-161A.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1109.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35496
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35655
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35734
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200907-06.xml
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00000.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51015
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504217/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0198?
CVE-2009-0198 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted JBIG2 files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0198?
To fix CVE-2009-0198, users should update their Adobe Reader and Acrobat software to the latest versions available that contain security patches.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0198?
CVE-2009-0198 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to specific updates, including Adobe Reader 7 before 7.1.3, 8 before 8.1.6, and 9 before 9.1.2.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-0198?
CVE-2009-0198 allows attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0198 widely exploited?
While specific exploit details are not commonly reported, the nature of CVE-2009-0198 suggests it could be actively targeted due to its severity.
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