CVE-2011-2386 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious VisiWave Site Survey files, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-2386?
CVE-2011-2386 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
VisiWaveReport.exe in AZO Technologies, Inc. VisiWave Site Survey before 2.1.9 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) vws and (2) vwr file with an invalid Type property, which triggers an untrusted pointer dereference.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2386?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Visiwave Site Survey.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2386?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2386 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-2011-2386 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-2386 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8jh-mjgc-crhx.