CVE-2011-5003 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Phonetic Indexer component of Avid Media Composer.
- 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-2011-5003?
CVE-2011-5003 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Dec 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Phonetic Indexer (AvidPhoneticIndexer.exe) in Avid Media Composer 5.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 4659.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5003?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avid Media Composer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5003 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-2011-5003 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5003 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxg3-5hmw-28wr.