CVE-2011-2962 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 29 Jul 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger stack-based buffer overflows in ActiveX controls to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code.

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-2011-2962?

CVE-2011-2962 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Invensys Wonderware Information Server 3.1, 4.0, and 4.0 SP1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via two unspecified ActiveX controls.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2962?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invensys Wonderware Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2962?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2962 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-2011-2962 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2962 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jf9v-x358-cxmx.