CVE-2011-1853 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 May 2011 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HP Intelligent Management Center via malformed TFTP packets due to improper input validation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-1853?

CVE-2011-1853 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Intelligent Management Center, published on 13 May 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

tftpserver.exe in HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC) 5.0 before E0101L02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) large or (2) invalid opcode field, related to a function pointer table.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1853?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Intelligent Management Center.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1853?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1853 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-2011-1853 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1853 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mcg8-rv6g-6g29.