CVE-2011-3142 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the KingView ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious page.
- 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-2011-3142?
CVE-2011-3142 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in KVWebSvr.dll in WellinTech KingView 6.52 and 6.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument to the ValidateUser method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3142?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wellintech Kingview.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3142 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-2011-3142 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-3142 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7pmx-g6fr-5xwx.