CVE-2011-1214 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF attachment in IBM Lotus Notes, requiring user interaction to open the 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-2011-1214?
CVE-2011-1214 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 31 May 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 rtfsr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link in a .rtf attachment, aka SPR PRAD8823JQ.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1214?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1214?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1214 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-2011-1214 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1214 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvjx-3cwq-jm8m.