How severe is CVE-2009-1212?

CVE-2009-1212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1212?

CVE-2009-1212 affects Precisionid Data Matrix Barcode Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1212?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1212 published?

CVE-2009-1212 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1212

CVE-2009-1212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Precisionid Data Matrix Barcode Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Precisionid Data Matrix Barcode Activex Control
Published: 2009-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in PRECIS~2.DLL in the PrecisionID Datamatrix ActiveX control (DMATRIXLib.Datamatrix) allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1212?: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in PRECIS~2.DLL in the PrecisionID Datamatrix ActiveX control (DMATRIXLib.Datamatrix) allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods.
How severe is CVE-2009-1212?: CVE-2009-1212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1212?: CVE-2009-1212 affects Precisionid Data Matrix Barcode Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1212 published?: CVE-2009-1212 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:precisionid:data_matrix_barcode_activex_control:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*