CVE-2011-4783 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in IDA Pro by tricking users into opening a crafted IDB file that exploits improper handling of runtime data files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-4783?
CVE-2011-4783 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The IDAPython plugin before 1.5.2.3 in IDA Pro allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IDB file, related to improper handling of certain swig_runtime_data files in the current working directory.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4783?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Idapython.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4783 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2011-4783 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4783 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j765-7vcf-8h99.