CVE-2011-2089 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 13 May 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the ICONICS BizViz ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.

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-2011-2089?

CVE-2011-2089 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 the SetActiveXGUID method in the VersionInfo ActiveX control in GenVersion.dll 8.0.138.0 in the WebHMI subsystem in ICONICS BizViz 9.x before 9.22 and GENESIS32 9.x before 9.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the argument. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2089?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Iconics Bizviz, Iconics Genesis32.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2089?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2089 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-2011-2089 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-2089 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v47w-64g8-ggfh.