CVE-2011-0498 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Nokia Multimedia Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a malicious playlist file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0498?
CVE-2011-0498 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Nokia Multimedia Player 1.00.55.5010, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long entry in a playlist (.npl) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0498?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nokia Multimedia Player.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0498?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-0498 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0498 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9q86-3mhw-gx84.