CVE-2011-2530 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening a malformed .eds file in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic.
- 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-2011-2530?
CVE-2011-2530 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 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
Buffer overflow in RSEds.dll in RSHWare.exe in the EDS Hardware Installation Tool 1.0.5.1 and earlier in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic before 2.58 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed .eds file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2530?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Rockwellautomation Eds Hardware Installation Tool, Rockwellautomation Rslinx.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2530?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2530 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-2011-2530 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2530 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h8hj-rxxm-52mr.