CVE-2009-0733: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the ReadSetOfCurves function in LittleCMS (aka lcms or liblcms) befor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0733?

gimp: upgrade to 2.9.2; firefox: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; openjdk: upgrade to newer than 7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0733 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0733 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-0733 affect?

CVE-2009-0733 affects gimp, firefox, openjdk. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the ReadSetOfCurves function in LittleCMS (aka lcms or liblcms) before 1.18beta2, as used in Firefox 3.1beta, OpenJDK, and GIMP, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a craf

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-0733?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 9.3UPGRADEDOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2009-0733 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting gimp, firefox, openjdk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the ReadSetOfCurves function in LittleCMS (aka lcms or liblcms) before 1.18beta2, as used in Firefox 3.1beta, OpenJDK, and GIMP, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file associated with a large integer value for the (1) input or (2) output channel, related to the ReadLUT_A2B and ReadLUT_B2A functions.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2009-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gimp · littlecms · mozilla · sun

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-23 14:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gimp gimp UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.9.2

Fixed in: 2.9.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gimp || rpm -q gimp || gimp --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gimp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gimp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

mozilla firefox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1 beta1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy firefox || rpm -q firefox || firefox --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison firefox sudo apt install firefox=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold firefox

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list firefox sudo dnf downgrade firefox-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add firefox

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

sun openjdk UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7

Fixed in: newer than 7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openjdk || rpm -q openjdk || openjdk --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openjdk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openjdk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

littlecms little cms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.17

Fixed in: newer than 1.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy little-cms || rpm -q little-cms || little-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade little-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade little-cms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0733?

gimp: upgrade to 2.9.2; firefox: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; openjdk: upgrade to newer than 7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0733 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0733 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-0733 affect?

CVE-2009-0733 affects gimp, firefox, openjdk. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the ReadSetOfCurves function in LittleCMS (aka lcms or liblcms) before 1.18beta2, as used in Firefox 3.1beta, OpenJDK, and GIMP, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a craf

How urgent is CVE-2009-0733?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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