CVE-2011-0499 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious VideoSpirit project file with a long name attribute.
- 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-2011-0499?
CVE-2011-0499 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
Buffer overflow in VideoSpirit Pro 1.6.8.1 and possibly earlier versions, and VideoSpirit Lite 1.4.0.1 and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a VideoSpirit project (.visprj) file containing a valitem element with a long "name" attribute. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0499?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Verytools Videospirit Lite, Verytools Videospirit Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0499 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-2011-0499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0499 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mrw-5cmq-64wh.