Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Microchip MPLAB IDE

CVE-2009-1674

What is CVE-2009-1674?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 that could be exploited by remote attackers. The issue is triggered when a long .cof pathname in the [TOOL_SETTINGS] section of a .mcp project file is processed, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system. This vulnerability may be related to similar issues identified in other advisories, underscoring the importance of maintaining security best practices and applying relevant security patches.

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