Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 Filters memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Filters. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-1608. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Filters. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 and possibly earlier versions allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .MCP project file with long (1) FILE_INFO, (2) CAT_FILTERS, and possibly other fields.

The bug was discovered 05/11/2009. The weakness was published 05/11/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-1608 since 05/11/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/01/2025).

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (50419), Exploit-DB (8656), SecurityFocus (BID 34897†), OSVDB (54370†) and Secunia (SA35054†). Similar entry is available at VDB-48230. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-1608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48120
X-Force: 50419
SecurityFocus: 34897 - Microchip MPLAB IDE '.mcp' File Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 35054 - MPLAB IDE Project File Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 54370 - MPLAB IDE MCP File Handling Overflows
Vulnerability Center: 22041 - Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 11/01/2025 04:27
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (69), 09/03/2019 20:23 (1), 11/01/2025 04:27 (20)
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