CVE-2008-2693 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Black Ice Barcode SDK ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2693?
CVE-2008-2693 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the BITIFF.BITiffCtrl.1 ActiveX control in BITiff.ocx 10.9.3.0 in Black Ice Barcode SDK 5.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the SetByteOrder method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2693?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Black Ice Barcode Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2693?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2693 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-2693 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2693 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hc9j-xc69-hppx.