CVE-2011-4526 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in an ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to view a malicious page.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-4526?

CVE-2011-4526 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2012. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string value in unspecified parameters.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4526?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Advantech Webaccess.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4526?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4526 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-2011-4526 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4526 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5gf-3p5m-qhw2.

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