How severe is CVE-2009-1612?

CVE-2009-1612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1612?

CVE-2009-1612 primarily affects Baofeng Storm. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1612?

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

When was CVE-2009-1612 published?

CVE-2009-1612 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1612

CVE-2009-1612 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Baofeng Storm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Baofeng Storm
Published: 2009-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the MPS.StormPlayer.1 ActiveX control in mps.dll 3.9.4.27 in Baofeng Storm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the OnBeforeVideoDownload method, as exploited in the wild in April and May 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.09.04.17 and earlier are also affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1612?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the MPS.StormPlayer.1 ActiveX control in mps.dll 3.9.4.27 in Baofeng Storm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the OnBeforeVideoDownload method, as exploited in the wild in April and May 2009. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.09.04.17 and earlier are also affected.
How severe is CVE-2009-1612?: CVE-2009-1612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1612?: CVE-2009-1612 primarily affects Baofeng Storm. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1612 published?: CVE-2009-1612 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:2.7.9_8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:2.7.9_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:3.9.3_25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:3.9.3_30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:3.9.4_17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:baofeng:storm:3.9.4_27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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