CVE-2011-2589 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the UUSee 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-2011-2589?
CVE-2011-2589 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SendLogAction method in the UUPlayer ActiveX control 6.0.0.1 in UUSee 2010 6.11.0609.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2589?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Uusee Uuplayer Activex Control, Uusee Uusee.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2589 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-2011-2589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2589 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppcr-4hqj-9vmf.