CVE-2011-2956 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can cause system reboot or shutdown in AzeoTech DAQFactory by sending unauthenticated signals due to missing authentication checks.
- 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-2011-2956?
CVE-2011-2956 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AzeoTech DAQFactory before 5.85 (Build 1842) does not perform authentication for certain signals, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system reboot or shutdown) via a signal.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2956?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Azeotech Daqfactory.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2956 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2011-2956 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-2956 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rm7-pgj2-mjwp.