CVE-2008-2283 json
IDAutomation allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the argument to the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods in (a)…
published 2008-05-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2280
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.0%
- EPSS 6.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-5612)
- Published
Exploit prediction
6.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-5612 idautomation bar code - ActiveX Multiple Vulnerabilities remote, 2008-05-14
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/5612
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/30246
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42406
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29204
vdb-entry
- shinnai.altervista.org /index.php?mod=02_Forum&group=Security&argument=Remote_performed_exploits&topic=1210750552.ff.php&page=last
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2283
- NVD CVE-2008-2283
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