CVE-2014-0879 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Taskmaster Capture ActiveX control within IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture versions 8.0.1 and 8.1 prior to FP2. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors, posing a significant risk to affected systems. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is easily exploitable over the network with medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, its high FAUCET Risk Score indicates its potential severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap_taskmaster_capture:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap_taskmaster_capture:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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