CVE-2007-2658 in Linear Barcode
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the ID Automation Linear Barcode 1.6.0.5 ActiveX control in IDAutomationLinear6.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long argument to the SaveEnhWMF method.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2658 resides within the ID Automation Linear Barcode 1.6.0.5 ActiveX control, specifically in the IDAutomationLinear6.dll component. This ActiveX control is designed for generating linear barcodes and is commonly integrated into web applications and software systems that require barcode generation capabilities. The flaw manifests in the SaveEnhWMF method which processes arguments passed to it, creating a potential vector for denial of service attacks through malformed input parameters.
This vulnerability represents a classic buffer overflow condition or input validation failure that occurs when the ActiveX control fails to properly handle excessively long argument strings. The SaveEnhWMF method appears to lack adequate bounds checking or input sanitization mechanisms, allowing attackers to supply arguments that exceed the expected parameter limits. When such long arguments are processed, the control may experience memory corruption, stack overflow, or other internal state failures that ultimately result in system instability or complete service disruption.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple denial of service as it can affect the availability of applications that depend on the barcode generation functionality. Attackers exploiting this weakness can cause web applications using the ActiveX control to crash or become unresponsive, potentially affecting business operations and user experience. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where barcode generation is integral to inventory management, shipping systems, or point-of-sale applications. Organizations using this ActiveX control may face service interruptions that could result in financial losses or operational delays.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-121, which covers stack-based buffer overflow conditions, and may also relate to CWE-787, concerning out-of-bounds write operations. The attack pattern follows typical denial of service methodologies described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1499 category for network denial of service attacks. The vulnerability demonstrates the ongoing risks associated with ActiveX controls in Windows environments, where legacy components often lack modern security hardening measures. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including disabling the ActiveX control in web browsers, updating to patched versions of the software, or removing the component entirely from systems where it is not essential for operations.