CVE-2009-0837

CVE-2009-0837 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxit Reader3.0 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) relative path or (2) absolute path in the filename argument in an action, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0837?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) relative path or (2) absolute path in the filename argument in an action, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.
How severe is CVE-2009-0837?
CVE-2009-0837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0837 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0837?
CVE-2009-0837 affects Foxit Reader3.0. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0837?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0837 published?
CVE-2009-0837 was published on 2009-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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