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CVE-2009-0194

9.3 · HIGH

The domain-locking implementation in the GARMINAXCONTROL.GarminAxControl_t.1 ActiveX control in npGarmin.dll in the Garmin Communicator Plug-In 2.6.4.0 does not properly enforce the restrictions th…

Published May 11, 2009garminCWE-264EPSS 2.25%

Overview

CVE-2009-0194 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting garmin garmin_communicator_plugin. It was published on May 11, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The domain-locking implementation in the GARMINAXCONTROL.GarminAxControl_t.1 ActiveX control in npGarmin.dll in the Garmin Communicator Plug-In 2.6.4.0 does not properly enforce the restrictions that (1) download and (2) upload requests come from a web site specified by the user, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or reconfigure Garmin GPS devices via unspecified vectors related to a "synchronisation error."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from garmin. Update garmin_communicator_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/54258Refsecunia.com/advisories/34326Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2009-16/Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1022173Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503319/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34858Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50360Refosvdb.org/54258Refsecunia.com/advisories/34326Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2009-16/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0194?

CVE-2009-0194 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting garmin garmin_communicator_plugin. It was published on May 11, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0194?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0194?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from garmin. Update garmin_communicator_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0194?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0194 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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