CVE-2011-4620 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the PLIB library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted error message, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2011-4620?
CVE-2011-4620 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2011. 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 ulSetError function in util/ulError.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5, as used in TORCS 1.3.1 and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a long error message, as demonstrated by a crafted acc file for TORCS. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4620?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Steve J Baker Plib.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4620?
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-2011-4620 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4620 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-4620, DSA-2425-1, GHSA-f88m-j96j-6cvj.