CVE-2011-2220 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted RECORD element in Novell File Reporter Engine due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

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-2011-2220?

CVE-2011-2220 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in NFREngine.exe in Novell File Reporter Engine before 1.0.2.53, as used in Novell File Reporter and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RECORD element.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2220?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Novell File Reporter, Novell File Reporter Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2220?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2220 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-2011-2220 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2220 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5r2f-3mmm-6xmp.

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