CVE-2009-0298 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the MW6 Technologies Barcode ActiveX control (Barcode.dll version 3.0.0.1). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long value to the "Supplement" property. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this is a critical vulnerability that can be exploited remotely with medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Its FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100 further emphasizes its high severity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild or inclusion in the KEV catalog, a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB. Despite its age and the availability of exploit code, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mw6_technologies:barcode_activex:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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