CVE-2011-0500 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in VideoSpirit allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious project 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-2011-0500?
CVE-2011-0500 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, 1.68, and earlier; 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 "value" attribute, as demonstrated using a valitem with the mp3 name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0500?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Verytools Videospirit Lite, Verytools Videospirit Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0500?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0500 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-2011-0500 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0500 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7jj-cg79-r337.