CVE-2011-4529 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Siemens Automation License Manager by sending crafted license key commands.
- 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-2011-4529?
CVE-2011-4529 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) 4.0 through 5.1+SP1+Upd1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long serialid field in an _licensekey command, as demonstrated by the (1) check_licensekey or (2) read_licensekey command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4529?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Automation License Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4529?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4529 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-2011-4529 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4529 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2016-8565 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2018-11455 Path traversal in Automation License Manager 5, Automation License Manager 6
- CVE-2022-43513 Path traversal in Automation License Manager V5
- CVE-2020-7583 Missing authorization in Automation License Manager 5
- CVE-2022-43514 Path traversal in Automation License Manager V5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f2r-rx93-xgcp.