PT-2009-4158 · Microchip · Mplab Ide

His0K4 · Published 2009-05-18 · Updated 2017-09-29 · CVE-2009-1674

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Microchip MPLAB IDE version 8.30

Description: The issue is related to a stack-based buffer overflow that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can be achieved by providing a long .cof pathname in a [TOOL SETTINGS] section in a .mcp file.

Recommendations: For Microchip MPLAB IDE version 8.30, consider avoiding the use of long .cof pathnames in .mcp files until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the length of .cof pathnames in [TOOL SETTINGS] sections to prevent potential exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-1674

Affected Products

Mplab Ide

References · 3

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/8656 · Exploit
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35054 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1674 · Security Note