CVE-2011-3488 Use after free in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malformed chart or template files in Equis MetaStock.
- 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-2011-3488?
CVE-2011-3488 is a critical use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 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
Use-after-free vulnerability in Equis MetaStock 11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed (1) mwc chart, (2) mws chart, (3) mwt template, or (4) mwl layout.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3488?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Equis Metastock.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3488?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3488 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2011-3488 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3488 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4m5-88fq-rvr6.