CVE-2011-4000 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ChaSen library, requiring immediate patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-4000?
CVE-2011-4000 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ChaSen 2.4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4000?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nara Institute of Science and Technology Chasen.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4000?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-4000 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4000 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-4000, DSA-2361-1, GHSA-f89h-j7mp-m3pj.