First published: Wed Mar 25 2009(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetXMLValue method in the IBM Access Support ActiveX control in IbmEgath.dll, as distributed on IBM and Lenovo computers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cret@cert.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Ibm Access Support Activex Control | =3.20.284.0 | |
IBM Access Support ActiveX control | =3.20.284.0 |
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CVE-2009-0215 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
To mitigate CVE-2009-0215, you should update the IBM Access Support ActiveX control to the latest available version.
CVE-2009-0215 affects IBM and Lenovo computers that have the IBM Access Support ActiveX control version 3.20.284.0 installed.
CVE-2009-0215 can be exploited to perform arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
Once CVE-2009-0215 has been exploited, the impact is not easily reversible, and it may require a system restore or complete reinstallation to fully recover.