Remote code execution in Baofeng Storm ActiveX control



| Updated: 2017-03-21
Risk Critical
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2009-1612
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Storm
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Baofeng

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU2745

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-1612

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in Storm ActiveX control (mps.dll)). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web page that passes an overly long string to the OnBeforeVideoDownload() method, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Storm: 2.7.9.8 - 3.9.4.27

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.baofeng.com/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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