CVE-2009-1612 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Baofeng Storm Player 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-2009-1612?
CVE-2009-1612 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 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 the MPS.StormPlayer.1 ActiveX control in mps.dll 3.9.4.27 in Baofeng Storm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the OnBeforeVideoDownload method, as exploited in the wild in April and May 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.09.04.17 and earlier are also affected.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1612?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Baofeng Storm.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1612?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1612 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-2009-1612 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1612 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fq7-v233-xx5v.