CVE-2009-1212: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in PRECIS~2.DLL in the PrecisionID Datamatrix ActiveX control (DMATRI

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HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2009-1212 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting data matrix barcode activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in PRECIS~2.DLL in the PrecisionID Datamatrix ActiveX control (DMATRIXLib.Datamatrix) allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods.

Why this priority

High 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	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.7% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: precisionid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-01 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

precisionid data matrix barcode activex control MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy data-matrix-barcode-activex-control || rpm -q data-matrix-barcode-activex-control || data-matrix-barcode-activex-control --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: PrecisionID Datamatrix - ActiveX Arbitrary File Overwrite

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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-2009-1212?

data matrix barcode activex control: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1212 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1212 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-2009-1212 affect?

CVE-2009-1212 affects data matrix barcode activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in PRECIS~2.DLL in the PrecisionID Datamatrix ActiveX control (DMATRIXLib.Datamatrix) allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SaveBarCode and (2) SaveEnhWMF methods.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1212?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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