Buffer overflow in Baofeng Storm

CVE-2009-1612

Stack-based buffer overflow in the MPS.StormPlayer.1 ActiveX control in mps.dll 3.9.4.27 in Baofeng Storm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the OnBeforeVideoDownload method, as exploited in the wild in April and May 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.09.04.17 and earlier are also affected.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.333 (98.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Baofeng Storm — versions 2.7.9_8, 2.7.9_10, 2.8
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1612?
CVE-2009-1612 is a vulnerability in Baofeng Storm, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2009-05-11.
Is CVE-2009-1612 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.