CVE-2011-4055 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the WebClient ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious URL.
- 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-2011-4055?
CVE-2011-4055 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2012. 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
Buffer overflow in the WebClient ActiveX control in Siemens Tecnomatix FactoryLink 6.6.1 (aka 6.6 SP1), 7.5.217 (aka 7.5 SP2), and 8.0.2.54 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a parameter associated with the location URL.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4055?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4055?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4055 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-2011-4055 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4055 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qj5f-m5rp-v884.