CVE-2008-2283: IDAutomation allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the argument to the (1) SaveBarCode and

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-2283 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting aztec barcode, datamatrix barcode, linear barcode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IDAutomation allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the argument to the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods in (a) the IDAuto.BarCode.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationLinear6.dll (aka IDAutomation Linear BarCode) 1.6.0.6, (b) the IDAuto.Datamatrix.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationDMATRIX6.DLL (aka IDautomation Datamatrix Barcode) 1.6.0.6, (c) the IDAuto.PDF417.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationPDF417_6.dll (aka IDautomatio

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-05-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: idautomation

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-05-18 14:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idautomation aztec barcode DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aztec-barcode || rpm -q aztec-barcode || aztec-barcode --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aztec-barcode sudo apt install aztec-barcode=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold aztec-barcode

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aztec-barcode sudo dnf downgrade aztec-barcode-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aztec-barcode

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

idautomation datamatrix barcode DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datamatrix-barcode || rpm -q datamatrix-barcode || datamatrix-barcode --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison datamatrix-barcode sudo apt install datamatrix-barcode=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold datamatrix-barcode

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list datamatrix-barcode sudo dnf downgrade datamatrix-barcode-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add datamatrix-barcode

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

idautomation linear barcode DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linear-barcode || rpm -q linear-barcode || linear-barcode --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linear-barcode sudo apt install linear-barcode=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold linear-barcode

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list linear-barcode sudo dnf downgrade linear-barcode-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add linear-barcode

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

idautomation pdf417 barcode DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdf417-barcode || rpm -q pdf417-barcode || pdf417-barcode --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pdf417-barcode sudo apt install pdf417-barcode=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold pdf417-barcode

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pdf417-barcode sudo dnf downgrade pdf417-barcode-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add pdf417-barcode

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: idautomation bar code - ActiveX Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-2283?

aztec barcode: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; datamatrix barcode: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; linear barcode: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-2283 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2283 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-2283 affect?

CVE-2008-2283 affects aztec barcode, datamatrix barcode, linear barcode. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). IDAutomation allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the argument to the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods in (a) the IDAuto.BarCode.1 ActiveX control in IDAutomationLinear6.dll (aka IDAutomation Linear BarCode) 1.

How urgent is CVE-2008-2283?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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