CVE-2011-1216 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted spreadsheet attachments 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-2011-1216?
CVE-2011-1216 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 assr.dll in Autonomy KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.5.2 FP3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted tag data in an Applix spreadsheet attachment, aka SPR PRAD8823A7.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1216?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1216 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-2011-1216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1216 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcr4-25h3-8f79.