CVE-2009-1612Storm Memory Corruption
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.
Published May 11, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-1612 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Storm (Baofeng).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since May 11, 2009. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 11, 2009
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | May 11, 2009 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 11, 2009 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StormBaofeng | 2.7.9_10, 2.7.9_8, 2.8, 2.9, 3.9.3_25, 3.9.3_30, 3.9.4_17, 3.9.4_27 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 11, 2009
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 11, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 11, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory34944
- patch34789
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitMSF baofeng_storm_onbeforevideodownload.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Storm (Baofeng) versions 2.7.9_10, 2.7.9_8, 2.8, 2.9, 3.9.3_25, 3.9.3_30, 3.9.4_17, 3.9.4_27. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since May 11, 2009.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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