CVE-2009-0812 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in BreakPoint Software Hex Workshop versions 4.23, 6.0.1.4603, and other 6.x and earlier releases. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted Intel Hex Code (.hex) file. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (critical), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over a network with medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bpsoft:hex_workshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bpsoft:hex_workshop:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.00CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bpsoft:hex_workshop:2.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bpsoft:hex_workshop:2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bpsoft:hex_workshop:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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