CVE-2009-1608: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1608: Multiple buffer overflows in Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 and possibly earlier versions allow user-assisted rem...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-1608 is a file-opening risk in Microchip MPLAB IDE. A malicious MPLAB project file could trigger memory corruption when opened and may run attacker-controlled code on a developer workstation. The available metadata names MPLAB IDE 8.30 and possibly earlier, but structured affected-product data is incomplete. Exposure is most likely in engineering or embedded-development environments that still retain legacy Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 or earlier and exchange archived .MCP project files. Treat this as a targeted workstation compromise risk for engineering teams, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize if legacy MPLAB remains in use or if external project files are routinely opened. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Microchip MPLAB IDE 8.30 and earlier.; Check Microchip guidance for fixed or supported replacement versions.; Remove obsolete MPLAB IDE installations where no longer needed..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 11, 2009, 19:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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mplabide-catfilters-bo(50419)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
mplabide-fileinfo-bo(50418)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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