CVE-2014-8269 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted files processed by Honeywell OPOS Suite components, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2014-8269?
CVE-2014-8269 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2014. 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) HWOPOSScale.ocx and (2) HWOPOSSCANNER.ocx in Honeywell OPOS Suite before 1.13.4.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that is improperly handled by the Open method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8269?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Honeywell Opos Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8269?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8269 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-2014-8269 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8269 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwfg-3wrq-8x7f.