CVE-2011-0901 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious RDP file with long arguments in Terminal Server Client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0901?
CVE-2011-0901 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the tsc_launch_remote function (src/support.c) in Terminal Server Client (tsclient) 0.150, and possibly other versions, allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .RDP file with a long (1) username, (2) password, or (3) domain argument. 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-2011-0901?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Erick Woods Terminal Server Client.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0901?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0901 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-2011-0901 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0901 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8phm-24vg-g4ph.