Vulnerability Description
IDAutomation allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the argument to the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods in (a) the IDAuto.BarCode.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationLinear6.dll (aka IDAutomation Linear BarCode) 1.6.0.6, (b) the IDAuto.Datamatrix.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationDMATRIX6.DLL (aka IDautomation Datamatrix Barcode) 1.6.0.6, (c) the IDAuto.PDF417.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationPDF417_6.dll (aka IDautomation PDF417 Barcode) 1.6.0.6, and (d) the IDAuto.Aztec.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationAZTEC.dll (aka IDautomation Aztec Barcode) 1.7.1.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Idautomation | Aztec Barcode | 1.7.1.0 |
| Idautomation | Datamatrix Barcode | 1.6.0.6 |
| Idautomation | Linear Barcode | 1.6.0.6 |
| Idautomation | Pdf417 Barcode | 1.6.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30246Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29204
- http://www.shinnai.altervista.org/index.php?mod=02_Forum&group=Security&argument
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42406
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5612
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30246Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29204
- http://www.shinnai.altervista.org/index.php?mod=02_Forum&group=Security&argument
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42406
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5612
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2283?
CVE-2008-2283 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). IDAutomation allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the argument to the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods in (a) the IDAuto.BarCode.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationLinear6....
How severe is CVE-2008-2283?
CVE-2008-2283 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2283?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Idautomation Aztec Barcode, Idautomation Datamatrix Barcode, Idautomation Linear Barcode, Idautomation Pdf417 Barcode.