CVE-2018-5221 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the BarCodeWiz ActiveX control properties.
- 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-2018-5221?
CVE-2018-5221 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2018. 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 buffer overflows in BarCodeWiz BarCode before 6.7 ActiveX control (BarcodeWiz.DLL) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) BottomText or (2) TopText property.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5221?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Barcodewiz Barcode Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5221?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5221 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-2018-5221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5221 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9f4f-vcpj-64xm.