CVE-2009-0298 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the MW6 Technologies Barcode ActiveX control.
- 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-2009-0298?
CVE-2009-0298 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in MW6 Technologies Barcode ActiveX control (Barcode.MW6Barcode.1, Barcode.dll) 3.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Supplement property.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0298?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mw6 Technologies Barcode Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0298?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0298 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-2009-0298 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0298 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jp6g-28v3-6rrm.