CVE-2018-5221

Name: CVE-2018-5221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-09T16:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in BarCodeWiz BarCode before 6.7 ActiveX control (BarcodeWiz.DLL) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) BottomText or (2) TopText property.. EPSS estimates a 3.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in BarCodeWiz BarCode before 6.7 ActiveX control (BarcodeWiz.DLL) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) BottomText or (2) TopText property.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.91%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Barcodewiz	Barcode Activex Control	< 6.7

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/BARCODEWIZ-v6.7-ACTIVEX-COMPONENT-BUFFER-OVERFLOW.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145731/BarcodeWiz-ActiveX-Control-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/BARCODEWIZ-v6.7-ACTIVEX-COMPONENT-BUFFER-OVERFLOW.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145731/BarcodeWiz-ActiveX-Control-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5221?

How severe is CVE-2018-5221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5221?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST