CVE-2011-2959 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Jul 2011 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to the ODBC service in IGSS SCADA systems.

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-2011-2959?

CVE-2011-2959 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jul 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) service (Odbcixv9se.exe) in 7-Technologies Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to TCP port 22202.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 7t Igss.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2959 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-2011-2959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-33xv-cchq-2wg2.