CVE-2009-0812 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Intel Hex Code file in Hex Workshop.
- 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-2009-0812?
CVE-2009-0812 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Mar 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in BreakPoint Software Hex Workshop 4.23, 6.0.1.4603, and other 6.x and earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Intel Hex Code (.hex) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0812?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bpsoft Hex Workshop.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0812?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0812 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-2009-0812 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0812 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hpm9-3r29-xprg.