CVE-2009-1182

CVE-2009-1182 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foolabs Xpdf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the JBIG2 MMR decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1182?
Multiple buffer overflows in the JBIG2 MMR decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2009-1182?
CVE-2009-1182 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1182 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1182?
CVE-2009-1182 primarily affects Foolabs Xpdf. In total, 154 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1182?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1182 published?
CVE-2009-1182 was published on 2009-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (154)

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