CVE-2011-3493 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in Cogent DataHub.

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-2011-3493?

CVE-2011-3493 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the DH_OneSecondTick function in Cogent DataHub 7.1.1.63 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) domain, (2) report_domain, (3) register_datahub, or (4) slave commands.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3493?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cogentdatahub Cogent Datahub.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3493 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-2011-3493 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-3493 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3c26-6j36-gq3h.

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