CVE-2011-2957 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer configuration file.
- 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-2011-2957?
CVE-2011-2957 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer before V2.30.00 (CPR9 SR3) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer (.ftd) configuration file, which triggers memory corruption.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Diagnostics Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2957?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2957 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-2011-2957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3jj-qcmf-c59q.