CVE-2009-1674 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .mcp file with a long pathname in Microchip MPLAB IDE.
- 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-2009-1674?
CVE-2009-1674 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .cof pathname in a [TOOL_SETTINGS] section in a .mcp file, possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-1608.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1674?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microchip Mplab Ide.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1674?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1674 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-2009-1674 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1674 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jrhv-f99w-q25f.