CVE-2009-1179: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 15, 2009
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Updated

An integer overflow flaw was found in xpdf's JBIG2 decoder. This flaw could result in arbitrary code execute with the permissions of the user running xpdf.

Will Dormann of the CERT/CC created the extensive testsuite for the JBIG2 decoder in various PDF libraries that found this flaw.

Acknowledgements:

Red Hat would like to thank Will Dormann of the CERT/CC for responsibly reporting this flaw.

Other sources

Integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

— MITRE

Affected Software

154 affected components
Foolabs Xpdf=0.91c
Foolabs Xpdf=0.91b
Foolabs Xpdf=0.93b
Foolabs Xpdf=1.00a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.91a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92e
Foolabs Xpdf=0.5a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92b
Foolabs Xpdf=0.93c
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92c
Foolabs Xpdf=0.7a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.93a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92d
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92a
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.2
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.3
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.4
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.5
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.6
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.80
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.90
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=1.00
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=1.01
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.00
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.01
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.03
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=3.00
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=3.01
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.7
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.91
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.92
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.93
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.02
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader<=3.02
Poppler Poppler=0.7.3
Poppler Poppler=0.3.2
Poppler Poppler=0.10.3
Poppler Poppler=0.4.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.5
Poppler Poppler=0.9.3
Poppler Poppler=0.10.1
Poppler Poppler=0.10.0
Poppler Poppler=0.7.1
Poppler Poppler=0.6.1
Poppler Poppler=0.3.1
Poppler Poppler=0.5.2
Poppler Poppler=0.5.91
Poppler Poppler=0.6.0
Poppler Poppler=0.3.3
Poppler Poppler=0.4.2
Poppler Poppler=0.10.4
Poppler Poppler=0.9.2
Poppler Poppler=0.6.4
Poppler Poppler=0.1.2
Poppler Poppler=0.8.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.3
Poppler Poppler=0.7.0
Poppler Poppler=0.7.2
Poppler Poppler=0.5.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.6
Poppler Poppler=0.5.9
Poppler Poppler=0.5.90
Poppler Poppler=0.6.3
Poppler Poppler=0.2.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.4
Poppler Poppler=0.5.4
Poppler Poppler=0.1.1
Poppler Poppler=0.9.0
Poppler Poppler=0.4.1
Poppler Poppler=0.5.3
Poppler Poppler<=0.10.5
Poppler Poppler=0.4.4
Poppler Poppler=0.8.7
Poppler Poppler=0.9.1
Poppler Poppler=0.3.0
Poppler Poppler=0.1
Poppler Poppler=0.6.2
Poppler Poppler=0.10.2
Poppler Poppler=0.4.3
Poppler Poppler=0.8.1
Poppler Poppler=0.5.1
Poppler Poppler=0.8.2
Apple CUPS=1.1.20
Apple CUPS=1.1.5-2
Apple CUPS=1.1.14
Apple CUPS=1.1.6-1
Apple CUPS=1.1.18
Apple CUPS=1.1.12
Apple CUPS=1.3.11
Apple CUPS=1.1.5-1
Apple CUPS=1.3.3
Apple CUPS=1.1.22
Apple CUPS=1.2.0
Apple CUPS=1.1.16
Apple CUPS=1.3.1
Apple CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
Apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
Apple CUPS=1.1.15
Apple CUPS=1.1.17
Apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc6
Apple CUPS=1.2.4
Apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc1
Apple CUPS=1.3.2
Apple CUPS=1.1.22-rc1
Apple CUPS=1.1.7
Apple CUPS=1.1.6-2
Apple CUPS=1.1.3
Apple CUPS=1.2.3
Apple CUPS=1.1.21
Apple CUPS=1.2.9
Apple CUPS=1.2.10
Apple CUPS=1.1.4
Apple CUPS=1.1.23
Apple CUPS=1.2.6
Apple CUPS=1.3.8
Apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
Apple CUPS=1.1.19
Apple CUPS=1.1
Apple CUPS=1.3.4
Apple CUPS=1.1.8
Apple CUPS=1.1.5
Apple CUPS=1.2.1
Apple CUPS=1.1.2
Apple CUPS=1.3.10
Apple CUPS=1.1.13
Apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
Apple CUPS=1.1.9-1
Apple CUPS=1.2.12
Apple CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
Apple CUPS=1.2.7
Apple CUPS=1.1.6-3
Apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
Apple CUPS=1.1.9
Apple CUPS=1.3.7
Apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
Apple CUPS<=1.3.9
Apple CUPS=1.1.1
Apple CUPS=1.2.8
Apple CUPS=1.2.2
Apple CUPS=1.1.10
Apple CUPS=1.2.11
Apple CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
Apple CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
Apple CUPS=1.1.11
Apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
Apple CUPS=1.1.6
Apple CUPS=1.1.10-1
Apple CUPS=1.3.0
Apple CUPS=1.3.5
Apple CUPS=1.3.6
Apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc2
Apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc3
Apple CUPS=1.2.5
Apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0430.html

Event History

Apr 15, 2009
Data Sourced
01:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1179?

CVE-2009-1179 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1179?

To fix CVE-2009-1179, update Xpdf and Glyph & Cog XpdfReader to the latest versions that mitigate the vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1179?

CVE-2009-1179 affects specific versions of Xpdf, including 0.5a, 0.7a, and 0.91a to 0.92e, as well as various versions of Glyph & Cog XpdfReader.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1179?

CVE-2009-1179 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the JBIG2 decoder of the Xpdf library.

5

Can CVE-2009-1179 lead to remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2009-1179 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing remote attackers to gain control of the affected system.

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